Philadelphia County · stream · order 4 river · ~81 cfs typical
Wissahickon Creek
Stocked 14× on record · PFBC
Wissahickon Creek is a stream in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
Rain
80°
69°
11 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
88°
68°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
89°
70°
10 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Brown Trout
Oct 15, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Wissahickon Creek get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Gustine Lake0.2 mi
- Belmount Reservoir0.9 mi
- Queen Lane Reservoir1.3 mi
- East Park Reservoir2.1 mi
- Centennial Lake2.2 mi
- Concourse Lake2.3 mi
- Devils Pool2.7 mi
- Lower Roxborough Reservoir3.1 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.
Wissahickon Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wissahickon Creek?+
Wissahickon Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 6, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wissahickon Creek get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking at Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon Creek?+
Wissahickon Creek is a stream in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.