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French Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 198 ft elevation

French Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 5, 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
62°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

USGS gage: French Creek near Phoenixville, PA (2 km away).

Water temperature
62°F
Flow
186 cfs
much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
5.40 ft

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

476787Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 60 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0267533Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 222 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at French Creek

  • Tonight
    56°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    7% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Partly Sunny
    8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    55°F
    Partly Cloudy
    4% 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 French Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 23 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout10
Rainbow trout10
Golden trout5

Stocking history

20264 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 4Latest
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
4 weeks
Section 5: Breached Dam Upst T491 Bridge to Sr1033 (Hollow Road)
Meet: Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23, 12:30 PM
Section 6: Sr1033 (Hollow Road) to T481 Bdg (Hoffecker Rd)
Meet: Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23, 12:30 PM
Section 2: Upper Sgl#43 Bndy Off Sr4018 (Harmonyville Rd) to 475 m Dnst T517 (Coventryville Rd) At Warwick Tow
Meet: Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23, 12:30 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 6
Monday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
23 days
Section 2: Upper Sgl#43 Bndy Off Sr4018 (Harmonyville Rd) to 475 m Dnst T517 (Coventryville Rd) At Warwick Tow
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Section 4: 750 m Upst T502 (Bertolet School Rd) At E & W Vinc to Breached Dam Upst T491 Bridge
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 14
Saturday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
9 days
Section 2: Upper Sgl#43 Bndy Off Sr4018 (Harmonyville Rd) to 475 m Dnst T517 (Coventryville Rd) At Warwick Tow
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Section 6: Sr1033 (Hollow Road) to T481 Bdg (Hoffecker Rd)
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Section 4: 750 m Upst T502 (Bertolet School Rd) At E & W Vinc to Breached Dam Upst T491 Bridge
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Section 8: Unt Immed Upst T-522 (West Seven Stars Rd) to Sr23 Bridge
Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 5
Thursday
Brown troutRainbow trout
Section 5: Breached Dam Upst T491 Bridge to Sr1033 (Hollow Road)
Meet: Ridge Fire Co.-RT23--2 mi. East of RT100, 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 French 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 French Creek

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Questions about French Creek

When was French Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is French Creek stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 23 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
Is French 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 French Creek?
Brown trout (10 stockings); Rainbow trout (10 stockings); Golden trout (5 stockings).
How warm is the water near French Creek?
The USGS gage read 62°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.