When was Delaware Canal last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Delaware Canal stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Delaware Canal stocked often?

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Bucks County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Delaware Canal?

Rainbow trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).

How warm is the water near Delaware Canal?

The nearest USGS gage read 63°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Delaware Canal trout stocking

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · stream · 51 ft elevation

Delaware Canal was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 2, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

63°F

Ideal for trout

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Bucks County.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Del and Rar Ca feeder at Washington Crossing NJ (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 63°F

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 63 °F on Sep 28. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Delaware Canal

Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
74°F
Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 mph
Wednesday Night
61°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Delaware Canal stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 14 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Delaware Canal by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	5
Golden trout	4

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 28Latest Tuesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	2 weeks	Section 3: Upst Bndy Of Up Washington Crossing State Park to Canal Lock At Lower Park Boundary Meet: Thompson-Neely House Washington Crossing Hist Park, River Rd & Aquetong Rd, 12:45 PM Section 5: Upst Bndy Lower Washington Crossing State Park to Ferry Road Bridge In Morrisville Meet: Thompson-Neely House Washington Crossing Hist Park, River Rd & Aquetong Rd, 12:45 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 14 Tuesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	12 days	Section 5: Upst Bndy Lower Washington Crossing State Park to Ferry Road Bridge In Morrisville Meet: Thompson-Neely House, Washington Crossing Hist. Park, River Rd & Aquetong Rd, 12:45 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 2 Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout		Section 5: Upst Bndy Lower Washington Crossing State Park to Ferry Road Bridge In Morrisville Meet: Thompson-Neely House Washington Crossing Hist Park, River Rd & Aquetong Rd, 12:45 PM Section 3: Upst Bndy Of Up Washington Crossing State Park to Canal Lock At Lower Park Boundary Meet: Thompson-Neely House Washington Crossing Hist Park, River Rd & Aquetong Rd, 12:45 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 Delaware Canal?

Bucks 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 Delaware Canal

Levittown Lakelake · 11 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Tohickon Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Pennypack Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Pennypack Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Loch Alsh Reservoirlake · 20 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
East Branch Perkiomen Creekstream · 21 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Wissahickon Creekstream · 21 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Wissahickon Creekstream · 24 mistocked May 6, 2026

All stocked waters in Bucks County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Delaware Canal

When was Delaware Canal last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Delaware Canal stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Delaware Canal stocked often?: The third most stocked of 6 waters in Bucks County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Delaware Canal?: Rainbow trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).
How warm is the water near Delaware Canal?: The nearest USGS gage read 63°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

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