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West Deer Lake - upper deer lake trout stocking

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,036 ft elevation

West Deer Lake - upper deer lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 17, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 5, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 17, 2026
Next planned
Oct 20, 2026
volunteers meet 12:45 PM
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 5, 2026

Next stocking: Tuesday, October 20

  • Volunteers meet at Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake at 12:45 PM.

The agency lists these meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water. Dates change with weather and water levels; check the agency's schedule the day before.

  • Number 4 of 13 stocked waters in Allegheny County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at West Deer Lake - upper deer lake

  • Tonight
    56°F
    Patchy Fog
    8% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    55°F
    Areas Of Fog
    wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    58°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 5 mph
  • Thursday
    81°F
    Mostly Sunny
    3% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph

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

When is West Deer Lake - upper deer lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOct: 1 stockings1OctNovDec
Stockings of West Deer Lake - upper deer lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Rainbow trout3
Golden trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1 planned
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Oct 20Planned
Tuesday
Rainbow trout
Meet: Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake, 12:45 PM
Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17Latest
Friday
Golden troutRainbow trout
43 days
Meet: Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake, 12:45 PM
Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Mar 5
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Meet: Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake, 12:30 PM
Pleasant Gap 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 Deer Lake - upper deer lake?

Allegheny 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 Deer Lake - upper deer lake

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Questions about West Deer Lake - upper deer lake

When was West Deer Lake - upper deer lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 17, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is West Deer Lake - upper deer lake stocked next?
The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 20, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
Where do volunteers meet for the next West Deer Lake - upper deer lake stocking?
Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake at 12:45 PM, on Oct 20, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
How often is West Deer Lake - upper deer lake stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.
Is West Deer Lake - upper deer lake stocked often?
Number 4 of 13 stocked waters in Allegheny County by stocking days. 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 Deer Lake - upper deer lake?
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.