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West Branch Susquehanna River trout stocking

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,097 ft elevation

West Branch Susquehanna River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 17, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Mar 17, 2026
  • Number 8 of 27 stocked waters in Clearfield County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde, PA (under 1 km away).

Flow
725 cfs
lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
4.22 ft
452,4214,796Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 1,040 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Susquehanna River

  • Overnight
    56°F
    Patchy Fog
    1% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    69°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 3 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    51°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    56°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 2 mph
  • Thursday
    80°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph

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

When is West Branch Susquehanna River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of West Branch Susquehanna River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 27Latest
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
41 days
Section 5: Anderson Creek to SR 2024 At Porters Bridge
Meet: Big Lots Parking Lot (old K-Mart) Clearfield, 10:30 AM
Section 7: SR 1001 Bridge Near Hyde to 1st Railroad Bridge Downstream Of Moose Creek
Meet: Big Lots Parking Lot (old K-Mart) Clearfield, 10:30 AM
Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Mar 17
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 5: Anderson Creek to SR 2024 At Porters Bridge
Meet: Big Lots Parking Lot (old K-Mart) Clearfield, 10:30 AM
Section 7: SR 1001 Bridge Near Hyde to 1st Railroad Bridge Downstream Of Moose Creek
Meet: Big Lots Parking Lot (old K-Mart) Clearfield, 10:30 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 Susquehanna River?

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

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Stocked waters near West Branch Susquehanna River

All stocked waters in Clearfield CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about West Branch Susquehanna River

When was West Branch Susquehanna River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is West Branch Susquehanna River stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Susquehanna River stocked often?
Number 8 of 27 stocked waters in Clearfield County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Susquehanna River?
Brown trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 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.