When was West Branch Hicks Run last stocked with trout?

West Branch Hicks Run in Elk County, PA was last stocked on Apr 21, 2026.

What species of trout are stocked at West Branch Hicks Run?

Rainbow, Golden trout are stocked at West Branch Hicks Run by the PA Fish & Boat Commission.

When is the next West Branch Hicks Run trout stocking?

The next scheduled stocking at West Branch Hicks Run, Elk County is May 4, 2026.

West Branch Hicks RunTHIS IS YOUR WINDOW.

Elk County, Pennsylvania · stocked 6 days ago — fresh

Stocked:Rainbow · Golden

Last Stocked

Apr 21

6 days ago

2026 Stockings

scheduled + done

Sections

§3 only

Species

rainbow, golden

What's down here.

West Branch Hicks Run is a stocked trout water in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked by the PA Fish & Boat Commission with rainbow, golden trout. Last stocked Apr 21, 2026. Next stocking: May 4, 2026.

Section §3 runs from SHAFFER DRAFT ROAD downstream to the MOUTH. Standard Stocked Trout Water regulations apply. Stocking schedule rolls over with the PA Fish & Boat 2026 program.

Truck drops.

Date	Section	Meeting Place
May 4, 2026	§3	SR555 Bridge at Driftwood 10:45:00
Apr 21, 2026	§3	Medix Run Hotel 10:45:00
Mar 31, 2026	§3	SR555 Bridge at Driftwood 10:45:00

Where to fish it.

§3

From SHAFFER DRAFT ROAD downstream to the MOUTH

Coordinates41.39913, -78.31675

Meeting time10:45:00

RegulationCommonwealth Inland Waters

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