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Fishing in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Seat: West Chester. PFBC Southeast region.
- 3lake pages
- 9ramps
- 38trout streams
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Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County for Keystone anglers, in short
The PFBC lists Chester County in the Southeast region, and the county seat is West Chester. Land runs to 751 square miles and water to 8.7; the 2020 population stood at 534,413.
Still water with pages: 3 lakes and 770 acres, of which Marsh Creek Lake is the largest. 1 lake pages here list walleye, and 2 list muskellunge. PFBC access records list 9 access areas with boat ramps here, 7 of them paved, and room for 158 trailers in the lots that report spaces. PFBC trout layers cover 38 streams in the county: 3 carry Class A sections and 15 are stocked. Without a boat you can use 2 shore access areas the PFBC lists.
3lake pages
9ramp access areas
38trout streams
4shops and marinas
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and stream layers, retrieved October 2026.
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Chester County access areas and lakes, pinned
PFBC access areas and Lakes_Point features; stream points are PFBC mouth coordinates. Checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lake and reservoir pages in Chester County
| Lake | Acres | Access areas | Trout | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek Lake | 535 | 2 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie | |
| Struble Lake | 146 | 1 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie | |
| Chambers Lake | 89 | 1 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, channel catfish |
Anglers in West Chester reach past the Chester County line for these lakes, the closest with pages.
| Lake | From West Chester | Acres | Access areas | Trout | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Lake | 19 miles northwest | 68 | 1 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie | |
| Scotts Run Lake | 20 miles northwest | 22 | 1 | stocked trout lake | bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, largemouth bass |
| FDR Park Lake | 23 miles east | 18 | 0 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie | |
| Loch Alsh Reservoir | 25 miles northeast | 5 | 0 | stocked trout lake | |
| Chester Octoraro Reservoir | 25 miles southwest | 669 | 0 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie | |
| Trout Run Reservoir | 26 miles north | 42 | 0 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie |
PFBC Lakes_Point (acres from NHD), PFBC warmwater/coolwater species listings and PFBC stocked trout waters, retrieved October 2026.
More lakes
The remaining lakes of Chester County
These 3 named waters in Chester County have PFBC records but not enough detail for a page.
| Water | Acres | PFBC regulation | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church School Farm Park Lake | 12 | Commonwealth Inland Waters | Exton |
| Nixon Park Pond Number One | 4 | Commonwealth Inland Waters | Kennett Square |
| Nixon Park Pond Number Two | 1 | Commonwealth Inland Waters | Kennett Square |
PFBC Lakes_Point layer, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Moving water in Chester County
- Schuylkill Riverriver, Class A 2.7 mi; Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations, 17 ramps
- East Branch Brandywine Creekstream, stocked (9,600 adult trout in 2026); Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only, 1 ramp
- West Branch Brandywine Creekstream, stocked (6,000 adult trout in 2026)
- French Creek, Chester Countystream, stocked (13,500 adult trout in 2026); Catch-and-Release Fly-Fishing Only
- Chester Creekstream, stocked (11,100 adult trout in 2026); Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations
- Buck Run, Chester Countystream, stocked (1,100 adult trout in 2026)
- Pickering Creekstream, stocked (3,500 adult trout in 2026); Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
- East Branch Octoraro Creekstream, stocked (800 adult trout in 2026)
- East Branch White Clay Creekstream, stocked (9,200 adult trout in 2026)
- Valley Creekstream, Class A 7.3 mi; Catch-and-Release All Tackle
- South Branch French Creek, Chester Countystream, Closed to fishing by regulation
- Beaver Creek, Chester Countystream, stocked (2,600 adult trout in 2026)
- Big Elk Creekstream, stocked (3,100 adult trout in 2026); River Herring Miscellaneous Special Regulation – 8 inch minimum size limit
- West Valley Creekstream, stocked trout water; Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
- East Branch Big Elk Creekstream, stocked (1,400 adult trout in 2026)
- Middle Branch White Clay Creekstream, stocked (4,700 adult trout in 2026); Keystone Select; Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
- Marsh Creek, Chester Countystream, wild trout reproduction
- Little Valley Creekstream, Class A 1.9 mi; Catch-and-Release All Tackle
- Pocopson Creekstream, stocked (2,400 adult trout in 2026)
- Birch Run near Modena, Chester Countystream, wild trout reproduction
- Birch Run near Coatesville, Chester Countystream, wild trout reproduction
- White Clay Creekstream, stocked (1,800 adult trout in 2026)
Chester County trout streams by program
Across Chester County: 3 Class A streams, 15 stocked streams, 0 Wilderness Trout Streams and 11 special regulation streams on the PFBC layers.
The April 4, 2026 opener (8 a.m.) applies here, then April 3, 2027 in 2027; stocked Class A sections shut from February 16 until it.
- Doe Runwild trout reproduction, near Modena
- Broad Runwild trout reproduction, near Marshallton
- Indian Runwild trout reproduction, near Glenmoore
- Indian Spring Runwild trout reproduction, near Gap
- West Branch Crum Creekwild trout reproduction, near Malvern
- Culbertson Runwild trout reproduction, near Downingtown
- Pine Creekwild trout reproduction, near Lionville
- Broad Runwild trout reproduction, near Downingtown
- Blackburn Runwild trout reproduction, near Nottingham
- Shamona Creekwild trout reproduction, near Downingtown
- Black Horse Creekwild trout reproduction, near Eagle
- Ring Runwild trout reproduction, near Chadds Ford
- Beaver Runwild trout reproduction, near Pughtown
- Pigeon Runwild trout reproduction, near Kimberton
- Dennis Runwild trout reproduction, near Modena
- North Branch Indian Runwild trout reproduction, near Glenmoore
- Baptism Creekwild trout reproduction, near Elverson
Gauged rivers of Chester County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Brandywine Creek Below Downingtown, Pa | 50 cfs, 2.95 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| White Clay Creek Near Strickersville, Pa | 44 cfs, 3.11 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| East Branch Brandywine Creek Near Downingtown, Pa | 29 cfs, 1.99 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| French Creek Near Phoenixville, Pa | 28 cfs, 4.43 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| West Branch Brandywine Creek At Modena, Pa | 31 cfs, 2.91 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Red Clay Creek Near Kennett Square, Pa | 22 cfs, 3.15 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
PFBC Class A Wild Trout Waters, Trout Natural Reproduction, 2026 stocked trout sections, Wilderness Trout Streams and Special Regulations layers; stream miles are PA totals. Retrieved October 2026.
Access
Ramps across Chester County
The PFBC marks 4 of 9 ramps as electric-motor water.
- Chambers Lake AccessChambers Lake, paved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, electric motors only
- Lot A. Main (East Side) AccessMarsh Creek Lake, paved ramp, 25 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only
- Phoenixville AccessSchuylkill River, paved ramp, 50 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower
- South Pottstown Access on Schuylkill RiverSchuylkill River, paved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower
- Spring City AccessSchuylkill River, paved ramp, 5 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower
- Stroud Preserve Boat LaunchEast Branch Brandywine Creek, paved ramp, dock
- Struble Lake AccessStruble Lake, boat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, electric motors only
- Tow Path ParkSchuylkill River, boat ramp, 10 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower
- West Side-Lyndell Access on Marsh Creek LakeMarsh Creek Lake, paved ramp, 58 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only
PFBC shore access across Chester County (2)
- Icedale Lakefishing only, West Branch Brandywine Creek
- Spring City Boat Ramp fishing access, Spring Cityaccess area without ramp (shore fishing or carry-in), Schuylkill River
PFBC access areas layer (fbweb.pa.gov PFBC_Map_Services/Access), retrieved October 2026.
Stocking and records
Records and stocking for Chester County
55 scheduled stockings reach 15 waters here in 2026, starting .
PFBC stocking schedule for Chester County
| Date | Water | Species | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | East Branch White Clay Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Glen Willow Orchards, 1657 Glen Willow Road, Avondale |
| April 21, 2026 | Pocopson Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | 2799 Brintons Bridge Rd., West Chester |
| April 21, 2026 | Pocopson Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | 2799 Brintons Bridge Rd., West Chester |
| April 27, 2026 | Beaver Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
| April 27, 2026 | Buck Run | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
| April 27, 2026 | West Branch Brandywine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
| May 4, 2026 | East Branch White Clay Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg |
| May 4, 2026 | East Branch White Clay Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg |
| May 4, 2026 | French Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23 |
| May 4, 2026 | French Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23 |
| May 4, 2026 | French Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23 |
| May 4, 2026 | Pickering Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Knauertown-Warwick Park (County Park)-SR23 |
| May 4, 2026 | White Clay Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg |
| May 6, 2026 | East Branch Brandywine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Glenmore Fire Co.-Fairview Rd at RT282-Glenmore |
| May 6, 2026 | East Branch Brandywine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Glenmore Fire Co.-Fairview Rd at RT282-Glenmore |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rainbow trout | Kerr Park Rt113 S-Right PA Ave-Right onto Wallace |
PFBC 2026 adult and fingerling trout stocking schedules and warmwater/coolwater stockings (no per-event numbers published), PFBC state record fish list; retrieved October 2026.
Regulations
Special regulations in Chester County
Unless a water is listed as an exception, Chester County falls under the Commonwealth inland limits shown here.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC): Commonwealth inland waters table p. 10 and Miscellaneous Waters with Special Regulations pp. 16-17.
Local help
Minnow and nightcrawler sellers in Chester County
Bait and boat slips in Chester County
- Kurtz Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Elverson
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton
- Sportsmans Liquidation – Pottstownbait and tackle shop, Pottstown
- J A Moodymarina, Malvern
Charter and guide permits in Chester County
- Matt Carney Fishing Guidefishing guide, Kennett Square, (484) 467-6916
- Nathan Sanetfishing guide, Coatesville, (610) 955-9969
- Retiredfishing guide, Chester Springs, (484) 645-1764
- Wild East Outfittersfishing guide, Coatsville, (570) 460-2566
- Chuck Cutshall Fly Fishing Guidefly fishing guide, Wayne, (610) 291-6266
- Eyeflyfish Guide Sericefly fishing guide, Exton, (484) 883-3176
- Semper Fly Guide Servicefly fishing guide, Copatesville, (609) 618-1548
Yellow Pages listings and the PFBC charter boat and fishing guide permit list (county of business), retrieved October 2026.
Nearby
Around Chester County
Town guides for Chester County
- West Chesterpop. 18,671
- Phoenixvillepop. 18,602
- Coatesvillepop. 13,350
- Downingtownpop. 7,892
- Lionvillepop. 6,582
- Paolipop. 6,002
- Kennett Squarepop. 5,936
- Oxfordpop. 5,736
- Extonpop. 5,622
- Chesterbrookpop. 5,610
- Parkesburgpop. 3,862
- Berwynpop. 3,775
- Thorndalepop. 3,669
- Frazerpop. 3,635
- Spring Citypop. 3,494
- Malvernpop. 3,419
Counties next to Chester County
- Delaware County19 miles east
- Montgomery County26 miles northeast
- Lancaster County27 miles west
- Berks County32 miles north
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Photographs
A photo look at the water by Chester County
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Answers
Fishing in Chester County: the recurring questions
Where does a trailered boat go in around Chester County?
Count 9 access areas; 7 have paved ramps.
Which Chester County lake makes a sensible first PFBC outing?
Marsh Creek Lake, at 535 acres on the PFBC lake layer.
How many stocked trout streams does Chester County have?
Trout water covers 38 streams, 15 stocked and 3 Class A.
Does Chester County follow the statewide trout opener?
Statewide opening day, April 4, 2026 at 8 a.m.; the Summary lists April 3, 2027 for 2027.
Which stores in Chester County carry fishing supplies?
Kurtz Fish Farm is one of 4 shops and marinas listed.
Do PFBC-permitted guides operate out of Chester County?
7 guides and charters list the county as their place of business.
Who manages the fisheries of Chester County?
Southeast region of the PFBC.
What town governs Chester County?
Its courthouse stands in West Chester.
Which permits apply in Chester County?
The annual license costs $27.97 for a resident, $60.97 for a nonresident and $14.47 for a resident senior; under-16s fish free. For trout, buy the $14.97 trout permit too.
Spend a morning fishing Chester County
Stream pages list each trout section and its program.