Poquessing Creek Fishing
Philadelphia County.
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The Poquessing Creek: the basics
Through Philadelphia County flows the Poquessing Creek, a stream on PFBC maps. PFBC section lengths add up to about 17.4 miles in the state. From the mapped mouth point, Andalusia lies about 1 mile off.
Special regulations apply on 1 section. There are 1 active gauge on the channel.
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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| Section | Limits | Miles | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dunks Ferry Rd SR2017 to Dam 100m Dwnstrm SR0095 | 4.52 | Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations |
On the Poquessing Creek, the regulation named for a section decides tackle, season and creel there.
PFBC Special Regulations layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 22-24, retrieved October 23, 2026.
USGS stations along the Poquessing Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Poquessing Creek At Grant Ave. At Philadelphia, Pa | 73 cfs, 3.38 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at Philadelphia, PA.
Launch points on the Poquessing Creek
Expect walk-in fishing on the Poquessing Creek; no ramp is on file.
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Creel counts and minimum sizes on the Poquessing Creek
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Commonwealth inland waters rows apply on the Poquessing Creek, except on special regulation sections.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Within reach of the Poquessing Creek
Still water worth the drive from the Poquessing Creek
- Levittown Lake11 miles
- Lake Luxembourg11 miles
- Falls Township Park Lake12 miles
- Loch Alsh Reservoir14 miles
Tackle counters within reach of the Poquessing Creek
- Brinkmans Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, under a mile
- Neshaminy State Marinamarina, Croydon, 4 miles
- Snug Harbour Marinamarina, Croydon, 4 miles
- Sportmasterbait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 5 miles
- Outboard Marine Servicesmarina, Philadelphia, 5 miles
Lodging bases for the Poquessing Creek
- Croydon5 miles
- Rockledge6 miles
- Trevose7 miles
- Feasterville7 miles
More moving water around the Poquessing Creek
- Pennypack Creek2 miles
- Neshaminy Creek4 miles
- Frankford Creek7 miles
- Wissahickon Creek12 miles
County guides along the Poquessing Creek
- Philadelphia County
Reels and a scale grip for a the Poquessing Creek outing
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Pictures of the species at Poquessing Creek
Photo: ASprigOfFig at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domain
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Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Questions on the Poquessing Creek, answered briefly
Which counties does the Poquessing Creek drain?
Look in Philadelphia County.
Are there wild trout in the Poquessing Creek?
No trout layer includes it.
What are the latest flow readings on the Poquessing Creek?
See the 1 USGS gauge above.
Does PFBC map a boat ramp on the Poquessing Creek?
No access area lists it.
What may I keep from the Poquessing Creek?
1 section are regulated as Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations.
Is a Pennsylvania license required on the Poquessing Creek?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Which tackle store is handiest to the Poquessing Creek?
Brinkmans Live Bait & Tackle, under a mile from the mapped point.
Which gamefish use the Poquessing Creek?
No PFBC fish list is published for it.
Which Pennsylvania town neighbors the Poquessing Creek?
Census data make Andalusia closest, around 1 mile away.
Spend a Pennsylvania morning on the Poquessing Creek
Check the gauge and the section rules before you go.