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West Branch Chester Creek trout stocking

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · stream · 196 ft elevation

West Branch Chester Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 3, 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 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
Water temperature
56°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Delaware County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: DE 723 Delaware County Observation Well (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
56°F

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

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:25 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Chester Creek

  • Overnight
    58°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    4% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Partly Sunny
    9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    4% 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
    80°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 5 mph

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

When is West Branch Chester Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 35 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of West Branch Chester Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 7Latest
Thursday
Brown troutRainbow trout
30 days
Section 2: Rr Xing Upst Sr3036 Ivy Mls Rd to mouth
Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:30 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 7
Tuesday
Brown troutRainbow trout
5 weeks
Section 2: Rr Xing Upst Sr3036 Ivy Mls Rd to mouth
Meet: RT452 Aston Little League Ball Field, 12:00 PM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 3
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: Rr Xing Upst Sr3036 Ivy Mls Rd to mouth
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 West Branch Chester Creek?

Delaware 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 West Branch Chester Creek

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Questions about West Branch Chester Creek

When was West Branch Chester Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is West Branch Chester Creek stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is West Branch Chester Creek stocked often?
Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Delaware 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 West Branch Chester Creek?
Brown trout (3 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near West Branch Chester Creek?
The nearest USGS gage read 56°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.