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Big Elk Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 310 ft elevation

Big Elk Creek was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 9, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 9, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
7 months ago
Mar 9, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
On record
1 stocking
since Mar 9, 2026
  • Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Chester County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: East Branch Big Elk Creek at Forestville, PA (6 km away).

Flow
9 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
3.27 ft
22038Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 32 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Big Elk Creek

  • Tonight
    57°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    72°F
    Partly Sunny
    10% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    6% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    76°F
    Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    60°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Thursday
    79°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Big Elk Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Big Elk Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout1
Golden trout1
Rainbow trout1

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Mar 9Latest
Monday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 1: Conf E Br & W Br Elk Ck to T307 Camp Bonsall Rd Bridge
Meet: West Grove Fire Co, 1 Fire House Ln, New London, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery

From Pennsylvania fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Pennsylvania fishing regulations.

Where is Big Elk Creek?

Chester County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

DirectionsLarger mapPennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Big Elk Creek

All stocked waters in Chester CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Big Elk Creek

When was Big Elk Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Mar 9, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Big Elk Creek stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Big Elk Creek stocked often?
Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Chester County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Big Elk Creek?
Brown trout (1 stocking); Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.