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.
- 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
- Overnight58°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday73°FPartly Sunny9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night57°FPartly Cloudy4% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday77°FMostly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night61°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday80°FMostly Sunnywind 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
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | 3 |
| Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Golden trout | 1 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Stocked waters near West Branch Chester Creek
- Chester Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Ridley Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- Darby Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Pocopson Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Little Darby Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Ithan Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Beaver Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Pickering Creekstream · 16 mistocked May 4, 2026
All stocked waters in Delaware CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
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.