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Stocking schedule

Spring Creek stocking schedule 2026.

Off SeasonStreamCentre County

Spring Creek is a 50°F-year-round limestone tailwater fed by enormous limestone springs at Bellefonte. Most sections are wild-trout managed with catch and release; supplemental stockings are limited.

Official source

For the actual Spring Creek stocking dates and volumes this week, view Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's official stocking report.

View Pennsylvania official report →

Spring Creek stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    IrregularCatch & Release
    JanJan — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeLimited stocking — primarily wild trout fishery
    RegulationHeritage Trout Angling — catch and release year-round; artificial lures only.
    Access points
    • Bellefonte
    • State College

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: State College, PA

Heritage trout angling sections through State College; PFBC year-round catch and release on most main stem.

parkingstream accesstrail access
USGS gauge 01546500 — live water data →

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