West Branch Hicks Run trout stocking
Elk County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,169 ft elevation
West Branch Hicks Run was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 31, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.
- The second most stocked of 30 waters in Elk County.
- Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
Weather at West Branch Hicks Run
- Overnight55°FPatchy Fog2% rain · wind 1 mph
- Tuesday69°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night52°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 1 mph
- Wednesday75°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday Night56°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday79°FMostly Sunny3% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is West Branch Hicks Run stocked?
Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 21 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Golden trout | 2 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 13 days | Section 3: Shaffer Draft Road to mouth Meet: SR555 Bridge at Driftwood, 10:45 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 21 Tuesday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 3 weeks | Section 3: Shaffer Draft Road to mouth Meet: Medix Run Hotel, 10:45 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 31 Tuesday | Golden troutRainbow trout | Section 3: Shaffer Draft Road to mouth Meet: SR555 Bridge at Driftwood, 10:45 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery |
From Pennsylvania fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Pennsylvania fishing regulations.
Where is West Branch Hicks Run?
Elk County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near West Branch Hicks Run
- Hicks Runstream · 2 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Dents Runstream · 3 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Mix Runstream · 8 mistocked May 2, 2026
- Mix Runstream · 8 mistocked May 2, 2026
- Clear Creekstream · 8 mistocked Mar 27, 2026
- West Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- West Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Elk CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about West Branch Hicks Run
- When was West Branch Hicks Run last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is West Branch Hicks Run stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
- Is West Branch Hicks Run stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 30 waters in Elk County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Hicks Run?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.