East Branch Brandywine Creek
Chester County · Pennsylvania · 3 stocked sections — last stocked May 6, 2026
9,600 trout allocated for 2026 (7,150 rainbow · 2,450 brown · 50 golden rainbow).
Stocked sections
| Section | County | Stretch | Miles | Regulation | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Chester | SR 4031 → SR 4015 (REED'S RD) | 5.03 | Stocked Trout Water | May 6, 2026 |
| Section 4 | Chester | SR4019 DORLANS MILL RD → SR4004 DOWLIN FORGE RD | 1.29 | Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only | May 6, 2026 |
| Section 5 | Chester | SR 4004 DOWLING FORGE RD. → PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IN DOWNINGTOWN | 2.11 | Stocked Trout Water | Feb 25, 2026 |
8.4 miles of stocked water in total.
Where it is
Scheduled
| Date | Section | Species | Meet the truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Section 4 | Rainbow Trout | Kerr Park RT113 S-Right PA Ave-Right onto Wallace, 12:15 PM |
"Meet the truck" is where volunteers gather to help float-stock; the hatchery truck starts there.
Stocking history
| Date | Section | Species | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Section 2 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| May 6, 2026 | Section 2 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| May 6, 2026 | Section 4 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| May 6, 2026 | Section 4 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Section 2 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Section 2 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Section 2 | Golden Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Section 2 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Section 2 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Section 2 | Golden Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Section 4 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Section 4 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Section 5 | Brown Trout | Pleasant Gap |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Section 5 | Rainbow Trout | Pleasant Gap |
Source
Records published by Pennsylvania state agency. Schedules change — confirm before you go.