Stream / River · Luzerne
Nescopeck Creek
Official trout-water information for Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 41.03151, -75.97996
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Wild-trout evidence
Published wild-trout reaches
Natural reproduction limits
- Headwaters dnst to old bridge south of Lake Frances
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
Approved Trout Waters
Length: 36.41 miles
Classification: Approved Trout Waters
Stocked
Upper limit: UPSTREAM BOUNDARY SGL # 187 AND NESCOPECK STATE PA down to 2.4 MI DNST OF THE UPST LIMIT AT OLD BRIDGE SOUTH
Length: 2.31 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocked
Upper limit: OLD BRIDGE SOUTH OF LAKE FRANCIS down to I 80 (LOWER NESCOPECK STATE PARK BOUNDARY)
Length: 4.16 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocked
Upper limit: PRIVATE BRIDGE AT HONEY HOLE down to COUNTY ROAD DOWNSTREAM FROM I 81
Length: 4.66 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout
Published history
- 202611,700 troutBrook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow TroutBrook: 4,860 · Brown: 5,740 · Rainbow: 1,100 · Golden rainbow: 5Latest published stocking date:
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
UPSTREAM BOUNDARY SGL # 187 AND NESCOPECK STATE PA down to 2.4 MI DNST OF THE UPST LIMIT AT OLD BRIDGE SOUTH
Stocked Trout Water
OLD BRIDGE SOUTH OF LAKE FRANCIS down to I 80 (LOWER NESCOPECK STATE PARK BOUNDARY)
Stocked Trout Water
PRIVATE BRIDGE AT HONEY HOLE down to COUNTY ROAD DOWNSTREAM FROM I 81
Current reference data
Special regulation or advisory context
- Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
Verify current rules with the state agency before fishing.