Chester County · stream · order 4 river · ~21 cfs typical
East Branch Big Elk Creek
Stocked 2× on record · PFBC
East Branch Big Elk Creek is a stream in Chester County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 9, 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
Overcast
80°
70°
15 mph
5%
Fri
Mostly clear
85°
66°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Big Elk Creek0.0 mi
- Leech Run6.2 mi
- Muddy Run6.6 mi
- Octoraro Lake6.6 mi
- Tweed Creek6.7 mi
- Middle Branch White Clay Creek6.6 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- West Branch White Clay Creek6.6 mi
- Knight Run8.2 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.
East Branch Big Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Big Elk Creek?+
East Branch Big Elk Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chester County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 9, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Big Elk 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 East Branch Big Elk Creek?+
East Branch Big Elk Creek is a stream in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 9, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.