Nescopeck Creek

The PFBC 2026 adult trout stocking schedule lists 3 stocking dates for Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, on 3 sections. The last one on the schedule was Apr 28, 2026. This is the agency’s schedule; PFBC does not publish fish counts in it.

PFBC data pulled Nov 6, 2026.

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Nescopeck Creek in numbers

stocking dates scheduled in 2026: 3
stocked sections: 3
dates still ahead after Nov 6: 0

Stocking log

The schedule, date by date

Every stocking PFBC has scheduled for this water this year, section by section. Preseason dates are exact days; inseason and fall stockings are given as a week. The meeting place is where PFBC meets volunteers who help stock.

Last scheduledApr 28Apr 28, 2026: Brook trout, Brown trout

Section 2 · from Upstream Boundary SGL # 187 and Nescopeck State PA to 2.4 mi Dnst of the Upst Limit at Old Bridge South
When	Species	Season	Meeting place
Mar 18, 2026	Brown troutpreseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00	preseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00
Apr 15, 2026	Brown troutinseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15	inseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15

Section 3 · from Old Bridge South of Lake Francis to I 80 (Lower Nescopeck State Park Boundary)
When	Species	Season	Meeting place
Mar 18, 2026	Brown trout, Brook troutpreseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00	preseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00
Apr 15, 2026	Brown trout, Brook troutinseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15	inseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15
Apr 28, 2026	Brown trout, Brook troutinseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15	inseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15

Section 5 · from Private Bridge at Honey Hole to County Road Downstream from I 81
When	Species	Season	Meeting place
Mar 18, 2026	Brown trout, Brook troutpreseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00	preseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00
Apr 15, 2026	Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout, Brown troutinseason · Meeting place: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15	inseason	Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15

What is stocked here

2026 schedule
Species	Scheduled stockings	Share
Brown trout	7	54%
Brook trout	4	31%
Rainbow trout	1	8%
Golden rainbow trout	1	8%

Where it is

Pennsylvania trout stocking All Luzerne County waters

Map: section 2 Map: section 3 Map: section 5

Each map point is the upper end of a stocked section, as PFBC gives it in its schedule.

Closest waters on this site

Straight-line distance between map points, not driving distance.

Also in Luzerne County: Harveys Creek, Lehigh River, Lake Irena, Moon Lake, Big Wapwallopen Creek, Frances Slocum Lake, Francis E Walter Reservoir, Lake Took A While.

Source: PFBC adult trout stocking schedule, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Pulled Nov 6, 2026. Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.

Near Nescopeck Creek

Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the upper end of the stocked section, not driving distance.

Bait and tackleNone in 10 mi

Boat rental8.4mi Campground2.3mi Lodging3.4mi

Boats, kayaks and marinas

1 listed

Whitewater Challengerscanoe and kayak rental · Weatherly8.4 mi

Campgrounds and RV parks

nearest 3

YMCA Camp Kresgecampground · White Haven2.3 mi
Sandy Valley Campgroundcampground · White Haven5.4 mi
Lehigh Gorge Campgroundcampground · White Haven6.3 mi

Lodging

nearest 3

Crown Resort At the Poconoshotel · Drums3.4 mi
Quail Hollow Villageresort · Drums3.4 mi
Cottage Hotelhotel · Freeland4.3 mi

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