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    2025 Trout Stocking Program Changes

    Each year, the PFBC adjusts its adult trout stocking program based on several factors. A waterway may be added, extended, reinstated or removed depending on existing or pending changes to angler access, changes to designations on streams managed for wild trout populations, water quality issues that may threaten the survival of stocked trout, and maintenance being performed to dams and other infrastructure that result in the drawdown of impoundments or decreased water flow.

    Waters Added or Extended

    Caroline Lake, Bucks County

    This 8-acre impoundment has been added into the trout stocking program.  The county park provides excellent angler accessibility.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Harvest Fields Ponds, Centre County

    This 3.1-acre impoundment has been added into the trout stocking program.  Located in close proximity to State College, this impoundment provides excellent angler accessibility.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Mosquito Creek, Clearfield County

    Located near the town of Karthaus, a 2.3-mile section of stream extending from the confluence of Grimes Run downstream to the mouth has been added into the trout stocking program.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Big Cove Creek, Fulton County

    Due to an increase in accessibility, the stocking limits have been extended 0.2 miles upstream.  The revised stocking limits will extend 13.6 miles from 300 yards upstream State Route 1003 bridge downstream to Laurel Ridge Road bridge.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Toms Creek, Adams County

    Due to an increase in accessibility, the stocking limits have been extended 1.8 miles downstream.  The revised stocking limits will extend 6.76 miles from Mount Hope Road downstream to State Route 16 bridge.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    White Deer Creek, Union County

    Due to an increase in accessibility, the stocking limits have been extended to .7 miles upstream of Dyer Road.  The revised stocking limits will extend 4.8 miles from .7 miles upstream of Dyer Road downstream to the mouth.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Waters Replaced

    When survey data suggests that a waterway is no longer suitable for adult trout stocking based on a loss of angler access, environmental factors, or designation as a Class A wild trout stream, the PFBC makes every attempt to reallocate fish to a comparable location nearby.  When inadequate angler access is the reason for a removal, locations are monitored for improvement so these waters can be considered for reinstatement to the stocking program if access is improved. 

    Bald Eagle Creek, York County

    An increase in the amount of landowner posting has led to the removal of trout stocking from a 2.3-mile section extending from Garvine Mill Road downstream to 250 meters downstream Gamble Road.  Formerly, this water had been stocked on a preseason only basis.

    Lions Lake, Lebanon County

    This 7-acre impoundment has been removed from the trout stocking program due to a drawdown of the lake to allow for maintenance and repairs to the dam by the property owner.  Maintenance and repairs are scheduled to be completed in 2025, and the lake will be reinstated to the trout stocking program once conditions allow following refill.

    Lower Little Swatara Creek, Schuylkill County

    Due to an increase in landowner posting the stocking limits have been revised.  The revised stocking limits will extend 6.91 miles from State Route 895 bridge near Dad Burnhams Road downstream to the mouth.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Riggles Gap Run, Blair County

    A decrease in stream access has led to the removal of trout stocking from a 2.1-mile section extending from Asbury Lane bridge downstream to the mouth.  Formerly, this water had been stocked on a preseason only basis.