When was White Clay Creek last stocked?

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

How often is White Clay Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is 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 White Clay Creek?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings).

How warm is the water near White Clay Creek?

The USGS gage read 63°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

White Clay Creek trout stocking

Chester County, Pennsylvania · stream · 118 ft elevation

White Clay Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 11, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

63°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: White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 63°F
Flow: 68 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.34 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: 61 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 176 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at White Clay Creek

Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
74°F
Partly Sunny
9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
61°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Thursday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is White Clay Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	3
Brown trout	2

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
May 4Latest Monday	Brown troutRainbow trout	26 days	Section 1: Conf E Br Mdl Br White Clay Ck to PA Del State Line Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 8 Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	4 weeks	Section 1: Conf E Br Mdl Br White Clay Ck to PA Del State Line Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 12:00 PM	Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 11 Wednesday	Rainbow trout		Section 1: Conf E Br Mdl Br White Clay Ck to PA Del State Line Meet: White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg, 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 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 White Clay Creek

East Branch White Clay Creekstream · 2 mistocked May 4, 2026
Middle Branch White Clay Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
East Branch Big Elk Creekstream · 8 mistocked Mar 9, 2026
Big Elk Creekstream · 8 mistocked Mar 9, 2026
Pocopson Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
East Branch Octoraro Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
East Branch Octoraro Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
West Branch Chester Creekstream · 18 mistocked May 7, 2026

All stocked waters in Chester County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about White Clay Creek

When was White Clay Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is White Clay Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is 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 White Clay Creek?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near White Clay Creek?: The USGS gage read 63°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.