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East Branch White Clay Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 168 ft elevation

East Branch White Clay Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 11, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 4, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
Water temperature
64°F
Ideal for trout
  • The second most stocked of 13 waters in Chester County.
  • Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: West Branch White Clay Creek near Chesterville, PA (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
64°F
Flow
11 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.29 ft

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

476481Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 61 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
02550Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 35 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at East Branch White Clay Creek

  • Tonight
    57°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    8% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Partly Sunny
    9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    60°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Thursday
    80°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is East Branch White Clay Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 14 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 2 stockings2MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of East Branch White Clay Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout6
Rainbow trout6
Golden trout3

Stocking history

20264 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 4Latest
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
2 weeks
Section 3: White Clay Ck Pres Boundary to mouth
Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 12:00 PM
Section 2: 1st Unt Dnst Sr0001 to White Clay Ck Pres Boundary
Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 20
Monday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
34 days
Section 3: White Clay Ck Pres Boundary to mouth
Meet: Glen Willow Orchards, 1657 Glen Willow Road, Avondale, 12:00 PM
Section 2: 1st Unt Dnst Sr0001 to White Clay Ck Pres Boundary
Meet: Glen Willow Orchards, 1657 Glen Willow Road, Avondale, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 17
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
6 days
Section 2: 1st Unt Dnst Sr0001 to White Clay Ck Pres Boundary
Meet: Glen Willow Orchards, 1657 Glen Willow Road, Avondale, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 11
Wednesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 3: White Clay Ck Pres Boundary to mouth
Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 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 East Branch White Clay Creek?

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

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Stocked waters near East Branch White Clay Creek

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Questions about East Branch White Clay Creek

When was East Branch White Clay Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is East Branch White Clay Creek stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
Is East Branch White Clay Creek stocked often?
The second most stocked of 13 waters in Chester County. Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch White Clay Creek?
Brown trout (6 stockings); Rainbow trout (6 stockings); Golden trout (3 stockings).
How warm is the water near East Branch White Clay Creek?
The nearest USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 28. 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.