Chester County · stream · order 4 river · ~87 cfs typical
French Creek
Stocked 28× on record · PFBC
French Creek is a stream in Chester County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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
83°
70°
13 mph
16%
Fri
Mostly clear
89°
66°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
91°
68°
12 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does French Creek get stocked?
Going by 28 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
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 golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Pickering Creek1.2 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Black Rock Lake1.7 mi
- Pickering Creek Reservoir1.9 mi
- Mingo Creek2.4 mi
- Perkiomen Creek2.8 mistocked Mar 6, 2026
- Valley Creek3.5 mi
- Donny Brook3.6 mi
- Skippack Creek3.5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
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.
French Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in French Creek?+
French Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chester County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 4, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does French Creek get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 2026, stocking at French Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish French 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 French Creek?+
French Creek is a stream in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.