When was Pickering Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Pickering Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 32 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is Pickering 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 Pickering Creek?

Brown trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).

How warm is the water near Pickering Creek?

The nearest USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Pickering Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 238 ft elevation

Pickering Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 5, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 4, 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

Nearest USGS gage: French Creek near Phoenixville, PA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 62°F
Flow: 232 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.57 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: 222 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Pickering Creek

Tonight
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Partly Sunny
8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
56°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
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Pickering Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 32 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	5
Rainbow trout	5
Golden trout	2

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
May 4Latest Monday	Brown troutRainbow trout	4 weeks	Section 2: T-488 (Pikeland Rd) Bridge to Sr1023 (Merlin Rd) Bridge Near Merlin Meet: Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 6 Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	32 days	Section 2: T-488 (Pikeland Rd) Bridge to Sr1023 (Merlin Rd) Bridge Near Merlin Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM Section 4: SR 1019 (Charlestown Road) to 300 m Upst Rr Bridge Meet: Ridge Fire Co. RT23-2 Mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 5 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 4: SR 1019 (Charlestown Road) to 300 m Upst Rr Bridge Meet: Ridge Fire Co.-RT23--2 mi. East of RT100, 12:00 PM Section 2: T-488 (Pikeland Rd) Bridge to Sr1023 (Merlin Rd) Bridge Near Merlin 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 Pickering 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 Pickering Creek

French Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 4, 2026
East Branch Brandywine Creekstream · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
Beaver Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Manatawny Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 6, 2026
Little Darby Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Scotts Run Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
West Branch Brandywine Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Kepner Creekstream · 14 mistocked May 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Chester County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Pickering Creek

When was Pickering Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Pickering Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 32 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Pickering 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 Pickering Creek?: Brown trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Pickering Creek?: The nearest USGS gage read 62°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.