West Branch Rattling Creek trout stocking
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,051 ft elevation
West Branch Rattling Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 9, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 23, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
- The third most stocked of 12 waters in Dauphin County.
- Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
Weather at West Branch Rattling Creek
- Overnight54°FPatchy Fog2% rain · wind 1 mph
- Tuesday72°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny2% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Tuesday Night53°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 2 mph
- Wednesday76°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunnywind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday Night57°FPartly Cloudywind 2 mph
- Thursday80°FMostly Sunnywind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is West Branch Rattling Creek stocked?
Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 31 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 |
| Brook trout | 1 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9Latest Saturday | Rainbow trout | 31 days | Section 2: Lykens Road Bridge to mouth Meet: Halifax Fire Dept. RT147, 11:15 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 8 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 16 days | Section 2: Lykens Road Bridge to mouth Meet: Halifax Fire Dept.-SR147, 11:15 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 23 Monday | Brook trout | Section 2: Lykens Road Bridge to mouth Meet: Ned Smith Center 176 Water Company Rd. Millersburg, PA 17061, 11:15 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 Rattling Creek?
Dauphin 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 Rattling Creek
- Rattling Creekstream · 2 mistocked May 9, 2026
- South Fork Powell Creekstream · 5 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
- Wiconisco Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Stony Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 2, 2026
- Stony Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 2, 2026
- Armstrong Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Pine Creek, Trib To Mahantango Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Pine Creek, Trib To Mahantango Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
All stocked waters in Dauphin CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about West Branch Rattling Creek
- When was West Branch Rattling Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 9, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is West Branch Rattling Creek stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 31 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
- Is West Branch Rattling Creek stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 12 waters in Dauphin 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 Rattling Creek?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).
Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.