Stream / River · Schuylkill
Bear Creek
Official trout-water information for Bear Creek in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 40.58722, -76.08222
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Wild-trout evidence
Published wild-trout reaches
Natural reproduction limits
- Headwaters dnst to T-676 (Woodland Dr.)
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
Approved Trout Waters
Length: 10.86 miles
Classification: Approved Trout Waters
Class A
Upper limit: HEADWATERS
Lower limit: 500 M DNST 895/594 JCT ROEDERS
Length: 3.88 miles
Published public access: 10.8%
Classification: Class A
Documented trout: Brook Trout
Stocked
Upper limit: 800 M UPST T 662 (BERNE DRIVE) down to T 676 (WOODLAND DRIVE)
Length: 1.86 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocked
Upper limit: 500 M DNST T- 895/T-594 (BEAR CREEK ROAD) JCT NEAR down to 800 M UPST T 662 (BERNE DRIVE)
Length: 3.30 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Published history
- 2026 1,900 trout Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout Brown: 150 · Rainbow: 1,750 Latest published stocking date:
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
800 M UPST T 662 (BERNE DRIVE) down to T 676 (WOODLAND DRIVE)
Stocked Trout Water
500 M DNST T- 895/T-594 (BEAR CREEK ROAD) JCT NEAR down to 800 M UPST T 662 (BERNE DRIVE)
Current reference data
Special regulation or advisory context
- Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
Verify current rules with the state agency before fishing.