When was Ridley Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

When is Ridley Creek stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 2, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next Ridley Creek stocking?

Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM (section 3, Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd to Confluence Dismal Run); Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM (section 2, 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd), on Oct 2, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is Ridley Creek stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 11 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Ridley Creek stocked often?

The most stocked water in Delaware County (7 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Ridley Creek?

Brown trout (7 stockings); Rainbow trout (7 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).

Ridley Creek trout stocking

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · stream · 132 ft elevation

Ridley Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 29, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Mar 12, 2026, 6 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 29, 2026

Next planned

Oct 2, 2026

volunteers meet 12:30 PM

Last 12 months

6 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since Mar 12, 2026

Next stocking: Friday, October 2

Volunteers meet at Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM for section 3 (Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd to Confluence Dismal Run).
Volunteers meet at Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM for section 2 (2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd).

The agency lists these meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water. Dates change with weather and water levels; check the agency's schedule the day before.

The most stocked water in Delaware County (7 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 98% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Ridley Creek at Media, PA (3 km away).

Flow: 49 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.61 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 174 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at Ridley Creek

Tonight
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Partly Sunny
9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
61°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Ridley Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 11 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	7
Rainbow trout	7
Golden trout	4

Stocking history

20266 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Oct 2Planned Friday	Rainbow trout		Section 3: Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd to Confluence Dismal Run Meet: Delco Anglers: Barren Rd, 12:30 PM Section 2: 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd Meet: Delco Anglers: Barren Rd, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 29Latest Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	4 days	Section 2: 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:30 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 25 Saturday	Brown troutRainbow trout	18 days	Section 5: Sr3003 Bridge (Brookhaven Rd) to Sr3013 Bridge (Chesnut St) Meet: Chester Park- North- Chester Park Dr. Wallingford, PA 19086, 1:00 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Apr 7 Tuesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	1 day	Section 2: 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 6 Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	11 days	Section 5: Sr3003 Bridge (Brookhaven Rd) to Sr3013 Bridge (Chesnut St) Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 1:00 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Mar 26 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	2 weeks	Section 3: Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd to Confluence Dismal Run Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:30 PM Section 5: Sr3003 Bridge (Brookhaven Rd) to Sr3013 Bridge (Chesnut St) Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 1:30 AM	Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Mar 12 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 2: 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:30 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 Ridley Creek?

Delaware 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 Ridley Creek

Chester Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
Darby Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
West Branch Chester Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
Little Darby Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Ithan Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Wissahickon Creekstream · 14 mistocked May 6, 2026
Pocopson Creekstream · 15 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Kepner Creekstream · 15 mistocked May 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Delaware County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Ridley Creek

When was Ridley Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is Ridley Creek stocked next?: The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 2, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
Where do volunteers meet for the next Ridley Creek stocking?: Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM (section 3, Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd to Confluence Dismal Run); Delco Anglers: Barren Rd at 12:30 PM (section 2, 2000m Upstream Sr4008 to Falls 225m Upst Sr4004 Barren Rd/Bishop Hollow Rd), on Oct 2, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
How often is Ridley Creek stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 11 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Ridley Creek stocked often?: The most stocked water in Delaware County (7 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Ridley Creek?: Brown trout (7 stockings); Rainbow trout (7 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings).

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