When was Middle Branch White Clay Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 37 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocked often?

Number 4 of 13 stocked waters in Chester County by stocking days. 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 Middle Branch White Clay Creek?

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

How warm is the water near Middle Branch White Clay Creek?

The USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Middle Branch White Clay Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 330 ft elevation

Middle Branch White Clay Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 15, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 2, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

62°F

Ideal for trout

Number 4 of 13 stocked waters in Chester County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West Grove,PA (4 km away).

Water temperature: 62°F
Flow: 2 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.48 ft

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: 60 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 18 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middle Branch White Clay Creek

Tonight
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Partly Sunny
9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
76°F
Mostly 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 Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 37 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Middle Branch White Clay Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	4
Golden trout	4
Rainbow trout	4

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 15Latest Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	1 week	Section 2: T364 Bridge (S. Guernsy Rd) to SR 3009 Good Hope Rd Meet: West Grove Fire Co, 1 Fire House Ln, New London, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 8 Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	37 days	Section 3: SR 3009 Good Hope Rd to mouth Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 2 Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 2: T364 Bridge (S. Guernsy Rd) to SR 3009 Good Hope Rd Meet: Avondale Fire Station- 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, 12:00 PM Section 3: SR 3009 Good Hope Rd to mouth Meet: Avondale Fire Station- 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, 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 Middle 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.

Directions Larger map Pennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Middle Branch White Clay Creek

East Branch Big Elk Creekstream · 4 mistocked Mar 9, 2026
East Branch White Clay Creekstream · 4 mistocked May 4, 2026
Big Elk Creekstream · 5 mistocked Mar 9, 2026
White Clay Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Pocopson Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
East Branch Octoraro Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
East Branch Octoraro Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Buck Runstream · 13 mistocked Apr 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Chester County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Middle Branch White Clay Creek

When was Middle Branch White Clay Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 37 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocked often?: Number 4 of 13 stocked waters in Chester County by stocking days. 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 Middle Branch White Clay Creek?: Brown trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings).
How warm is the water near Middle Branch White Clay 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.