Stream / River · Franklin
Falling Spring Branch
Official trout-water information for Falling Spring Branch in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.93944, -77.66333
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Wild-trout evidence
Published wild-trout reaches
Natural reproduction limits
- Headwaters dnst to Fifth Avenue Bridge
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
Approved Trout Waters
Length: 5.52 miles
Classification: Approved Trout Waters
Class A
Upper limit: PRIVATE DRIVE 672 FEET UPS BRIAR LANE
Lower limit: WIRE FENCE CROSSING THE THOMAS L. GEISEL PROPERTY
Length: 2.30 miles
Published public access: 11.1%
Classification: Class A
Documented trout: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Upper limit: FIFTH AVENUE BRIDGE down to MOUTH
Length: 0.74 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocked
Upper limit: WALKER ROAD down to FIFTH AVENUE BRIDGE
Length: 1.20 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Published history
- 20261,600 troutBrown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow TroutBrown: 860 · Rainbow: 740 · Golden rainbow: 10Latest published stocking date:
Access evidence
2 matched records
Falling Springs Access 1999 Acquisition
Evidence type: other
Ownership: PFBC
Falling Springs Access
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: PFBC
Parking: Crushed Stone/Gravel
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Stocked Trout Water
FIFTH AVENUE BRIDGE down to MOUTH
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
WALKER ROAD down to FIFTH AVENUE BRIDGE
Current reference data
Special regulation or advisory context
- Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
Verify current rules with the state agency before fishing.