When was Darby Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Darby Creek stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is Darby Creek stocked often?

The second most stocked of 6 waters in Delaware County. Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Darby Creek?

Brown trout (6 stockings); Rainbow trout (6 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).

Darby Creek trout stocking

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · stream · 153 ft elevation

Darby Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 11, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Mar 18, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 11, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

5 stockings

since Mar 18, 2026

The second most stocked of 6 waters in Delaware County.
Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Naylor Creek at Upper Darby, PA (3 km away).

Gage height: 2.03 ft

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Darby Creek

Overnight
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
74°F
Partly Sunny
8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
62°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Darby Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 18 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Darby Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	6
Rainbow trout	6
Golden trout	4

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
May 11Latest Monday	Brown troutRainbow trout	18 days	Section 2: 804m Upstrm Ltl Darby Ck to Sr1006 - Glendale Rd Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 PM Section 3: SR 1006 (Glendale Road) to Hilldale Rd Bridge Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	6 days	Section 2: 804m Upstrm Ltl Darby Ck to Sr1006 - Glendale Rd Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	24 days	Section 3: SR 1006 (Glendale Road) to Hilldale Rd Bridge Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 24 Tuesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	6 days	Section 3: SR 1006 (Glendale Road) to Hilldale Rd Bridge Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 18 Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 2: 804m Upstrm Ltl Darby Ck to Sr1006 - Glendale Rd Meet: I-476 South to Exit 9-bottom of ramp-RT3-Barnaby's, 12:30 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 Darby Creek?

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

Directions Larger map Pennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Darby Creek

Ithan Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Ridley Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Little Darby Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Chester Creekstream · 8 mistocked May 7, 2026
West Branch Chester Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 7, 2026
Wissahickon Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 6, 2026
Stony Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 1, 2026
Kepner Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Delaware County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Darby Creek

When was Darby Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Darby Creek stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.
Is Darby Creek stocked often?: The second most stocked of 6 waters in Delaware County. Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Darby Creek?: Brown trout (6 stockings); Rainbow trout (6 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).

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