When was Youghiogheny River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 2, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Youghiogheny River stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Youghiogheny River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Fayette County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Youghiogheny River?

Rainbow trout (6 stockings); Brown trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).

How warm is the water near Youghiogheny River?

The USGS gage read 66°F on Sep 29. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Youghiogheny River trout stocking

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,327 ft elevation

Youghiogheny River was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Sep 2, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Mar 5, 2026, 6 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

4 weeks ago

Sep 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

6 stockings

Water temperature

66°F

Warm for trout

The most stocked water in Fayette County (6 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 97% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Youghiogheny R at dam outlet tunnel nr Confluence (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 66°F

Warm for trout. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 67 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Youghiogheny River

Tonight
56°F
Patchy Fog
8% rain · wind 1 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday Night
52°F
Areas Of Fog
wind 0 mph
Wednesday
77°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
58°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 to 6 mph

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

When is Youghiogheny River stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 35 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Youghiogheny River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	6
Brown trout	5
Golden trout	2

Stocking history

20266 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Water	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Sep 2Latest Wednesday · 4 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	62 days	64°F	Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 11:45 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Jul 2 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	6 weeks		Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 11:45 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
May 21 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	19 days		Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 11:45 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
May 2 Saturday	Brown troutRainbow trout	23 days		Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 11:45 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Apr 9 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	5 weeks		Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 11:45 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Mar 5 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout			Section 1: Youghiogheny Rs Outflow to mouth Casselman R Meet: Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery

Water: the daily high at the nearest USGS gage on the stocking day, where the gage has it.

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 Youghiogheny River?

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

Directions Larger map Pennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Youghiogheny River

Youghiogheny Riverstream · 1 mistocked Sep 2, 2026
Laurel Hill Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Mcclintock Runstream · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Glade Runstream · 7 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
Meadow Runstream · 8 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Whites Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Mill Runstream · 11 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
Fall Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Fayette County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Youghiogheny River

When was Youghiogheny River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 2, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Youghiogheny River stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Youghiogheny River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Fayette County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Youghiogheny River?: Rainbow trout (6 stockings); Brown trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Youghiogheny River?: The USGS gage read 66°F on Sep 29. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

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