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Rainbow Trout
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania trout streams
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Middle Branch White Clay Creek Fishing
Chester County, stocked trout water.
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Pennsylvania trout streams
The Middle Branch White Clay Creek, length and course
PFBC stream sections trace the Middle Branch White Clay Creek, a stream, across Chester County. About 7.6 miles of it lie inside Pennsylvania, by PFBC sections. The closest town is Avondale, roughly 5 miles away.
PFBC allocates 4,700 adult trout to 2 stocked sections this year. PFBC stocks it as a Keystone Select water. There are 1 section under special regulations. USGS runs 1 active gauge on it.
7.6miles in PA
4,700adult trout 2026
1USGS gauges
0ramps
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Trout regulations by section on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
4,700adult trout planned 2026
Stocking allocation on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
| Section | Limits | Miles | Allocation | Adult trout | Brook / brown / rainbow / golden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | T364 Bridge Good Hope Rd to SR3009 Guernsey Rd | 5.81 | optimum yield 2 urban | 3,400 | 0 / 680 / 2,720 / 20 |
| 3 | SR 3009 Good Hope Rd to Mouth | 1.76 | high yield | 1,300 | 0 / 370 / 930 / 20 |
Big-trout stocking on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
| Section | Limits | Miles | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | SR 3009 Good Hope Rd to Mouth | 1.76 | Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only |
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.
Special regulations
Regulated reaches of the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
| Section | Limits | Miles | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | SR 3009 Good Hope Rd to Mouth | 1.76 | Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only |
Special regulation programs on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek set their own tackle and harvest rules.
PFBC Special Regulations layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 22-24, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Species
Fish managed in the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
PFBC sources tie these fish to the Middle Branch White Clay Creek; others likely live there too.
PFBC trout layers, species listing, stocking schedules and state records, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Flow
Gauge readings on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch White Clay Creek Near West Grove,pa | 1 cfs, 3.40 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West Grove,pa.
Access
Getting a boat or kayak onto the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
No ramp on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek appears in the access data, so plan to walk in.
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
| 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 |
Inland limits from the Summary govern the Middle Branch White Clay Creek unless a section program applies.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Stocking
The Middle Branch White Clay Creek stocking calendar
4 scheduled stockings reach the Middle Branch White Clay Creek in 2026, starting March 2.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | T364 Bridge (s. Guernsy Rd). to SR 3009 Good Hope Rd | Avondale Fire Station- 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale |
| March 2, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | SR 3009 Good Hope Rd. to Mouth | Avondale Fire Station- 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale |
| April 8, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | SR 3009 Good Hope Rd. to Mouth | White Clay Creek Preserve- Lot#2 Sharpless Rd., Landenberg |
| April 15, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | T364 Bridge (s. Guernsy Rd). to SR 3009 Good Hope Rd | West Grove Fire Co, 1 Fire House Ln, New London |
PFBC trout and warmwater/coolwater stocking schedules (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
Other lakes within a drive of the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
- Chester Octoraro Reservoir15 miles
- Chambers Lake20 miles
- Marsh Creek Lake22 miles
Shops supplying the Middle Branch White Clay Creek anglers
- Jim Neary’s Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Kirkwood, 16 miles
- Nielsen-Kellerman Cobait and tackle shop, Marcus Hook, 18 miles
- The Sporting Gentlemanbait and tackle shop, Glen Mills, 19 miles
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton, 21 miles
- Peach Bottom Marinamarina, Peach Bottom, 25 miles
Booking a guided trip on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
- 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
Where to spend the night near the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
- Avondale5 miles
- West Grove6 miles
- Kennett Square7 miles
- Oxford11 miles
Streams in the same region as the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
- East Branch White Clay Creekunder a mile
- White Clay Creekunder a mile
- Big Elk Creek4 miles
- East Branch Big Elk Creek8 miles
County pages that cover the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
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Fish ID
A photo guide to fish at Middle Branch White Clay Creek
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Answers
Short answers about fishing the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
In which county is the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Its course crosses Chester County.
Does the Middle Branch White Clay Creek hold trout?
It is stocked trout water, 4,700 adult trout planned for 2026.
What discharge is the Middle Branch White Clay Creek carrying this week?
The 1 USGS gauge readings appear above.
Which access areas serve the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
The access data hold no ramp for it.
Is any section of the Middle Branch White Clay Creek catch and release?
1 section follow Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only.
Do I need a trout permit on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Which listed Pennsylvania shop is the shortest drive to the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Try Jim Neary’s Live Bait & Tackle (16 miles).
Which fish does PFBC connect with the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Records point to brown trout and rainbow trout.
Where should I stay for the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Avondale sits roughly 5 miles from the PFBC point.
When is the next stocking on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek?
Yes, 4 times in 2026 (first: March 2).
Plan a stream day on the Middle Branch White Clay Creek
Read the flow band and the Summary rows, then go.