Pennypack Creek Fishing
Philadelphia County and Montgomery County, stocked trout water.
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Getting to know the Pennypack Creek
Keystone anglers know the Pennypack Creek as a stream of Philadelphia County and Montgomery County. Roughly 22 miles are mapped in PFBC fisheries sections. Andalusia is the nearest Census place, about 3 miles from the PFBC point.
1 stocked section share 18,400 adult trout in the 2026 plan. It is measured by 2 active gauges.
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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2026 stocked sections of the Pennypack Creek
| Section | Limits | Miles | Allocation | Adult trout | Brook / brown / rainbow / golden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 9.94 | high yield metro | 18,400 | 0 / 3,020 / 15,380 / 80 |
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.
Gamefish of the Pennypack Creek
Species documented on the Pennypack Creek by PFBC layers and stocking.
PFBC trout layers, species listing, stocking schedules and state records, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Flow and height on the Pennypack Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennypack Creek At Pine Road, At Philadelphia, Pa | 105 cfs, 3.56 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:15 am |
| Pennypack Cr At Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., Pa | 111 cfs, 3.03 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA and Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA.
PFBC access along the Pennypack Creek
Bridges and public ground are the way onto the Pennypack Creek.
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
The keeper rules anglers follow on the Pennypack 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 |
The inland table covers the Pennypack Creek wherever no special regulation is posted.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Fish stocked in the Pennypack Creek this year
The Pennypack Creek appears 8 times on the 2026 schedules, opening March 16.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| March 16, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| April 25, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| April 25, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| April 28, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| April 28, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| October 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
| October 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | upstream limit of Montgomery Co's Lorimer Park at old RR-xing/rail trail. to SR 13 (Frankford Ave.) | 8600 Pine Rd Parking Lot Pennypack Creek |
PFBC trout and warmwater/coolwater stocking schedules (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Close to the Pennypack Creek
More still water around the Pennypack Creek
- Levittown Lake13 miles
- FDR Park Lake13 miles
- Lake Luxembourg13 miles
- Loch Alsh Reservoir13 miles
Bait sellers a drive from the Pennypack Creek
- Brinkmans Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 1 mile
- Sportmasterbait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 3 miles
- Outboard Marine Servicesmarina, Philadelphia, 3 miles
- J & R Line Runners Incmarina, Philadelphia, 5 miles
- Neshaminy State Marinamarina, Croydon, 6 miles
Guide services listing the Pennypack Creek
- Retriever Charterscharter, Ambler, (215) 266-5838
- Tulpehocken Creek Outfittersfishing guide, Bryn Mawr, (610) 527-3388
- Grae Buck Fishingfishing guide, Green Lane, (610) 316-2694
- Ommafishing guide, Plymouth Meeting, (610) 587-7765
- Stream Bred Anglers Llcfishing guide, Royersford, (484) 213-9940
Boroughs offering beds near the Pennypack Creek
- Rockledge6 miles
- McKinley7 miles
- Philadelphia7 miles
- Croydon7 miles
Rivers and creeks close to the Pennypack Creek
- Poquessing Creek2 miles
- Frankford Creek5 miles
- Neshaminy Creek6 miles
- Wissahickon Creek11 miles
Counties holding the Pennypack Creek
- Philadelphia County
- Montgomery County
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A photo look at the water by Pennypack Creek
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Before a day on the Pennypack Creek: common questions
Which part of Pennsylvania holds the Pennypack Creek?
It drains Philadelphia County and Montgomery County.
How does PFBC rate the Pennypack Creek for trout?
Hatchery trout go in, 18,400 adult trout planned for 2026.
Is the Pennypack Creek running high or low at its gauges?
2 USGS gauges post readings in the flow band above.
Where do Keystone anglers reach the Pennypack Creek?
No ramp is on file.
Does PFBC post special regulation sections on the Pennypack Creek?
It follows the inland table.
What do license fees run for a trip to the Pennypack Creek?
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 Pennypack Creek?
Drive 1 mile to reach Brinkmans Live Bait & Tackle.
Which fish hold in the Pennypack Creek, per PFBC?
On file: brown trout and rainbow trout.
How many miles separate the Pennypack Creek from the nearest town?
Andalusia lies about 3 miles from the PFBC point.
On which dates do PFBC trucks reach the Pennypack Creek?
From March 16, 8 scheduled stockings.
Fit the Pennypack Creek into this season
Buy the license and trout permit before the trip.