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West Branch Lackawaxen River trout stocking

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,013 ft elevation

West Branch Lackawaxen River was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 5, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 5, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
7 months ago
Mar 5, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
Water temperature
65°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 11 of 15 stocked waters in Wayne County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: West Branch Lackawaxen River at Prompton, PA (4 km away).

Water temperature
65°F
Flow
54 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.31 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476379Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 65 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
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Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 50 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Lackawaxen River

  • Tonight
    53°F
    Patchy Fog
    3% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    68°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    49°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
  • Wednesday
    73°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    57°F
    Patchy Fog
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    77°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is West Branch Lackawaxen River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of West Branch Lackawaxen River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout2
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Mar 5Latest
Thursday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 6: Outlet Prompton Rs to Bkwtr Sealyville Dm
Meet: Prompton Dam off RT170, 1:00 AM
Section 7: Outlet Sealyville Dm to Conf. W Lackawaxen R
Meet: Prompton Dam off RT170, 1:00 AM
Benner Spring 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 Lackawaxen River?

Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

DirectionsLarger mapPennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near West Branch Lackawaxen River

All stocked waters in Wayne CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about West Branch Lackawaxen River

When was West Branch Lackawaxen River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Mar 5, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is West Branch Lackawaxen River stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Lackawaxen River stocked often?
Number 11 of 15 stocked waters in Wayne County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Lackawaxen River?
Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near West Branch Lackawaxen River?
The USGS gage read 65°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.