Stream / River · Somerset
South Fork Bens Creek
Official trout-water information for South Fork Bens Creek in Somerset, Pennsylvania.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 40.27250, -78.97861
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Wild-trout evidence
Published wild-trout reaches
Natural reproduction limits
- Conemaugh Township Reservoir dnst to mouth
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
5 documented reaches
Approved Trout Waters
Length: 11.04 miles
Classification: Approved Trout Waters
Class A
Upper limit: HEADWATERS
Lower limit: BACKWATERS OF CONEMAUGH TOWNSIP RESERVOIR
Length: 1.28 miles
Published public access: 0.0%
Classification: Class A
Documented trout: Brook Trout
Class A
Upper limit: 30 METERS DNST PVT BRIDGE OFF T590
Lower limit: T785 BRIDGE
Length: 3.41 miles
Published public access: 0.0%
Classification: Class A
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocked
Upper limit: unnamed tributary 200 meters downstream SR 0985 bridge to 30 meters downstream private bridge off T-590
Length: 1.22 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocked
Upper limit: Keafer Hill Road to mouth
Length: 2.19 miles
Classification: Stocked
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Published history
- 2026 1,800 trout Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout Rainbow: 1,800 · Golden rainbow: 20 Latest published stocking date:
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Stocked Trout Water
unnamed tributary 200 meters downstream SR 0985 bridge to 30 meters downstream private bridge off T-590
Stocked Trout Water
Keafer Hill Road to mouth