Cascade Creek through Frontier Park is getting a makeover. It’s a favorite hangout for young anglers during the first day of trout season and, nearer the mouth, for savvy steelhead anglers looking to slip away from the crowds after the big trout have made their way into Presque Isle Bay in the fall.

Trout stocking dates and times have changed for the basin ponds at Presque Isle State Park, Cascade Creek, Crooked Creek and two sections of Elk Creek.

The East Basin Pond and West Basin Pond at Presque Isle; Cascade Creek; and Crooked Creek will be stocked on April 17 at 2 p.m. instead of on April 24 at10 a.m. Volunteers or observers may meet the stocking truck at the Niagara boat launch parking lot at Presque Isle.

Elk Creek will be stocked April 18 at 1:45 p.m. instead of April 24 at 9:45 a.m. Meet at McKean Exit 39 off of Interstate 79.

The statewide trout season opening day is Saturday at 8 a.m. Check more preseason and in-season stocking schedules on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission site.