When it comes to trout fishing, Mercer County is home to some of the most well-stocked spots, with great views and even better fishing! Trout season starts April 5th in Mercer County, and anglers across the county are getting ready for a great 2025 season.
Over the past few years, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has stocked many streams throughout Mercer County with a diverse assortment of trout species. They most commonly stock rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Anglers may also encounter wild browns and native brook trout during their fishing trip.
Anglers looking for a great catch of the day should travel to Shenango River between New Hamburg and the Big Bend Recreation area. This spot offers prime trout fishing, with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocking it biannually with brown, rainbow, and golden trout. There are plenty of fish swimming around here, just waiting to be caught. Reel in your next adventure in this beautiful and well-stocked fishing spot!
Neshannock Creek, aka “The Place of Two Streams,” is the perfect place to cast your line! Winding its way through Mercer and Lawrence County, this vibrant waterway eventually joins the Shenango River at its confluence. This waterway includes over five different feeder streams: Cool Spring Creek, Pine Run, Potter Run, and Little Neshannock.
With stunning natural beauty along its banks, there are plenty of hot spots for trout fishing that offer exciting fishing with a scenic, relaxing background. In early spring, it is stocked with brown, rainbow, and golden trout for a variety of great catches!
This outstanding creek offers plenty of prime fishing spots, including Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only sections and Keystone Select Stocked Trout Waters. Anglers can use mealworms, minnows, salmon eggs, or their bait of choice—but be sure to add extra weight, as these stretches are wider and deeper than typical trout streams.
Reel in some thrills at the Cool Spring Creek! This creek, established as part of a Delayed Harvest Program, is filled with brown, golden, and rainbow trout, guaranteed to give you a fun challenge. You can experience nature’s beauty on your outing, too – there are vibrant wildflowers, whitetail deer, and wild turkeys along the groomed trails that will lead you along to this great spot.
Cast your line for a chance to reel in a trophy-sized catch for the ultimate adventure!
Wold Creek, part of the Northwest Regulated Trout Waters, is a great place to go for trout fishing! Every year, it is stocked with brown, rainbow, and golden trout in early spring to ensure there are plenty of fish the next time you drop a line!
For the best “honey hole” spots, head down from Route 58 bridge in Grove City and all the way to Airport Road Bridge. Enjoy great angling success this season at Wolf Creek!
If you’re seeking stunning scenery and great fishing, cast a line at North Deer Creek. This creek is a 9.24 mile-long, 2nd-order tributary meeting French Creek about one mile from Carlton.
It is stocked in April with brown and rainbow trout, giving you a great place to wet a line during trout season.
Kick off your early spring fishing season at Little Sandy Creek—a true hidden gem for anglers looking to reel in something special! This creek, teeming with native brook and wild trout, also benefits from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s bi-annual stockings of brown, rainbow, and golden trout every March and April.
This waterway originates just east of Lake Wilhelm in Mercer County and winds southeast for about six miles. It offers vast, scenic water to explore.
For an angling adventure that’s hard to beat, head over to Greenville’s stocked trout waters. Open year-round with a valid permit and easily accessible off Werner Road; this spot offers ample parking on public land and plenty of opportunity to land a great catch. Little Shenango is stocked in March, April, and May with brown and rainbow trout for an exciting fishing adventure.
Hoping to hook some rainbow trout? Make your way to Lake Julia! Located just a mile from Sharpsville, this scenic 6-acre lake offers something for anglers of all skill levels—whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro. The lake is stocked in March and April with rainbow and golden trout, adding to the variety of catches you can make during your fishing trip!
Grab your gear and take full advantage of trout season at picturesque Lake Julia!
After a day of casting lines in Mercer County’s scenic waterways, keep the adventure going with the area’s fantastic dining, wineries, breweries, and cozy accommodations.
Savor a delicious meal at one of the county’s locally loved restaurants, unwind with a craft brew or a glass of wine at one of the many breweries and wineries, and then rest up at a charming inn, hotel, or bed and breakfast.
Whether you’re looking for a laid-back evening or a night out on the town, Mercer County has the perfect spot to refuel, relax, and make your fishing trip one to remember.
