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Beaver Creek, Chester County Fishing
Chester County, stocked trout water.
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Getting to know the Beaver Creek, Chester County
Keystone anglers know the Beaver Creek, Chester County as a stream of Chester County. Roughly 9.5 miles are mapped in PFBC fisheries sections. Downingtown is the nearest Census place, under a mile from the PFBC point. Downstream it reaches East Branch Brandywine Creek.
1 stocked section share 2,600 adult trout in the 2026 plan. It is measured by 1 active gauge.
9.5miles in PA
1.7wild trout miles
2,600adult trout 2026
1USGS gauges
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The Beaver Creek, Chester County trout sections
1.7natural reproduction miles
2,600adult trout planned 2026
2026 stocked sections of the Beaver Creek, Chester County
| Section | Limits | Miles | Allocation | Adult trout | Brook / brown / rainbow / golden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SR 0030 to Mouth | 2.96 | optimum yield 2 metro | 2,600 | 0 / 550 / 2,050 / 5 |
Wild-spawned trout in the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Bondsville Dam dnst to SR 301.67 miles, Chester County
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Class A, natural reproduction, stocked trout waters, 2026 stocked sections, Keystone Select and Wilderness Trout Stream layers, retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania trout streams.
Species
Gamefish of the Beaver Creek, Chester County
Species documented on the Beaver Creek, Chester County by PFBC layers and stocking.
PFBC trout layers, species listing, stocking schedules and state records, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Flow
Flow and height on the Beaver Creek, Chester County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Cr At Mary St Field At Downingtown, Pa | 9 cfs, 1.66 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Beaver Creek at Mary St Field at Downingtown, PA.
Access
PFBC access along the Beaver Creek, Chester County
Bridges and public ground are the way onto the Beaver Creek, Chester County.
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The keeper rules anglers follow on the Beaver Creek, Chester County
| Species | Creel and size | 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 |
The inland table covers the Beaver Creek, Chester County wherever no special regulation is posted.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Stocking
Fish stocked in the Beaver Creek, Chester County this year
The Beaver Creek, Chester County appears 3 times on the 2026 schedules, opening March 5.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | SR 0030. to Mouth | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
| April 9, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | SR 0030. to Mouth | Hibernia County Park at Hatfield House, 405 Wagontown Rd, Coatesville |
| April 27, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | SR 0030. to Mouth | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
PFBC trout and warmwater/coolwater stocking schedules (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to the Beaver Creek, Chester County
More still water around the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Marsh Creek Lake4 miles
- Chambers Lake8 miles
- Struble Lake11 miles
- Hopewell Lake14 miles
Bait sellers a drive from the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton, 4 miles
- J A Moodymarina, Malvern, 10 miles
- Kurtz Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Elverson, 10 miles
- The Sporting Gentlemanbait and tackle shop, Glen Mills, 13 miles
- Sportsmans Liquidation – Pottstownbait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 14 miles
Guide services listing the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Retiredfishing guide, Chester Springs, (484) 645-1764
- Nathan Sanetfishing guide, Coatesville, (610) 955-9969
- Wild East Outfittersfishing guide, Coatsville, (570) 460-2566
- Semper Fly Guide Servicefly fishing guide, Copatesville, (609) 618-1548
- Eyeflyfish Guide Sericefly fishing guide, Exton, (484) 883-3176
Boroughs offering beds near the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Downingtownunder a mile
- Thorndale2 miles
- Exton4 miles
- Lionville5 miles
Rivers and creeks close to the Beaver Creek, Chester County
- Marsh Creek, Chester County3 miles
- West Valley Creek4 miles
- Buck Run, Chester County6 miles
- East Branch Brandywine Creek7 miles
Counties holding the Beaver Creek, Chester County
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Photographs
A photo look at the water by Beaver Creek, Chester County
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Answers
Before a day on the Beaver Creek, Chester County: common questions
Which part of Pennsylvania holds the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
It drains Chester County.
How does PFBC rate the Beaver Creek, Chester County for trout?
Hatchery trout go in, 2,600 adult trout planned for 2026.
Is the Beaver Creek, Chester County running high or low at its gauges?
1 USGS gauge post readings in the flow band above.
Where do Keystone anglers reach the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
No ramp is on file.
Does PFBC post special regulation sections on the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
It follows the inland table.
What do license fees run for a trip to the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Who sells minnows near the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
Drive 4 miles to reach Sierra.
Which fish hold in the Beaver Creek, Chester County, per PFBC?
On file: rainbow trout and brown trout.
How many miles separate the Beaver Creek, Chester County from the nearest town?
Downingtown lies under a mile from the PFBC point.
On which dates do PFBC trucks reach the Beaver Creek, Chester County?
From March 5, 3 scheduled stockings.
Fit the Beaver Creek, Chester County into this season
Buy the license and trout permit before the trip.