Stream / River · Lancaster

East Branch Octoraro Creek

Official trout-water information for East Branch Octoraro Creek in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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CountyLancaster
RegionSoutheast
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNatural Reproduction
1current plan record
1stocking history record
2documented reaches
0access evidence records

Location and source context

Waterbody overview

Classification

Designations and characteristics

Designations

  • Approved Trout Waters
  • Natural Reproduction
  • Stocked

Characteristics

  • Early
  • Natural Reproduction
  • Stocked Trout Water

Wild-trout evidence

Published wild-trout reaches

Natural reproduction limits

  • Knott Rn dnst to Steelville bridge SR3054

Fishery

Documented trout

  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout

Management

2 documented reaches

Approved Trout Waters

Upper limit: Steelville Rd downstream to Knight Run confluence

Length: 6.36 miles

Classification: Approved Trout Waters

Stocked

Upper limit: SR3054 STEELVILLE RD BRIDGE AT STEELEVILLE down to KNIGHT RN

Length: 2.69 miles

Classification: Stocked

Stocking

Published stocking information

Current plans and schedules

  • Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Published history

  • 2026 800 trout Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout Brown: 240 · Rainbow: 560 Latest published stocking date:

Regulations

Reach-specific notes

Managed reach limits

Steelville Rd downstream to Knight Run confluence

Stocked Trout Water

SR3054 STEELVILLE RD BRIDGE AT STEELEVILLE down to KNIGHT RN