Delaware County · stream · order 4 river · ~97 cfs typical
Darby Creek
Stocked 16× on record · PFBC
Darby Creek is a stream in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
82°
70°
12 mph
20%
Fri
Partly cloudy
87°
68°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Darby Creek get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
Angler reports
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Crum Creek0.4 mi
- Ridley Park Lake1.4 mi
- Thirteenth Avenue Lake (historical)1.8 mi
- Ridley Creek1.8 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- Repaupo Creek2.3 mi
- Clonmell Creek2.2 mi
- Still Run3.3 mi
- Pargey Creek3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Darby Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Darby Creek?+
Darby Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 11, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Darby Creek get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2026, stocking at Darby Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Darby Creek?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Darby Creek?+
Darby Creek is a stream in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.