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Rainbow Trout
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Striped Bass
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Pennsylvania trout streams
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West Branch Brandywine Creek Fishing
Chester County, stocked trout water.
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Pennsylvania trout streams
The West Branch Brandywine Creek, length and course
PFBC stream sections trace the West Branch Brandywine Creek, a stream, across Chester County. About 33.1 miles of it lie inside Pennsylvania, by PFBC sections. The closest town is West Chester, roughly 4 miles away.
PFBC allocates 6,000 adult trout to 1 stocked section this year. USGS runs 3 active gauges on it.
33.1miles in PA
6,000adult trout 2026
3USGS gauges
0ramps
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Trout regulations by section on the West Branch Brandywine Creek
6,000adult trout planned 2026
Stocking allocation on the West Branch Brandywine Creek
| Section | Limits | Miles | Allocation | Adult trout | Brook / brown / rainbow / golden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | SR4005 Near Cedar Knoll to SR0340 | 3.67 | optimum yield 2 metro | 6,000 | 0 / 1,600 / 4,400 / 30 |
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
Fish managed in the West Branch Brandywine Creek
PFBC sources tie these fish to the West Branch Brandywine 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Brandywine Creek Near Honey Brook, Pa | 12 cfs, 1.03 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:45 am |
| West Branch Brandywine Creek At Coatesville, Pa | 12 cfs, 3.43 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:45 am |
| West Branch Brandywine Creek At Modena, Pa | 27 cfs, 2.87 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; West Branch Brandywine Creek near Honey Brook, PA, West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PA and West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA.
Access
Getting a boat or kayak onto the West Branch Brandywine Creek
No ramp on the West Branch Brandywine Creek appears in the access data, so plan to walk in.
- Icedale Lakefishing only
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from the West Branch Brandywine 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek unless a section program applies.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Stocking
The West Branch Brandywine Creek stocking calendar
3 scheduled stockings reach the West Branch Brandywine Creek in 2026, starting March 3.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | SR4005 Near Cedar Knoll. to SR0340 | Hibernia County Park at 405 Wagontown Rd. |
| April 9, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | SR4005 Near Cedar Knoll. to SR0340 | Hibernia County Park at Hatfield House, 405 Wagontown Rd, Coatesville |
| April 27, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | SR4005 Near Cedar Knoll. to SR0340 | W. Bert Reel Park- 1265 Old Wilmington Rd. Parkesburg |
PFBC trout and warmwater/coolwater stocking schedules (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near the West Branch Brandywine Creek
Other lakes within a drive of the West Branch Brandywine Creek
- Marsh Creek Lake11 miles
- Chambers Lake13 miles
- Struble Lake17 miles
- Hopewell Lake21 miles
Shops supplying the West Branch Brandywine Creek anglers
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton, 8 miles
- The Sporting Gentlemanbait and tackle shop, Glen Mills, 8 miles
- Nielsen-Kellerman Cobait and tackle shop, Marcus Hook, 11 miles
- J A Moodymarina, Malvern, 12 miles
- Blue Water Fishingbait and tackle shop, Springfield, 17 miles
Booking a guided trip on the West Branch Brandywine 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek
- West Chester3 miles
- Kennett Square6 miles
- Downingtown7 miles
- Exton7 miles
Streams in the same region as the West Branch Brandywine Creek
- East Branch Brandywine Creekunder a mile
- Pocopson Creek2 miles
- West Valley Creek3 miles
- Beaver Creek, Chester County7 miles
County pages that cover the West Branch Brandywine Creek
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Fish ID
A photo guide to fish at West Branch Brandywine Creek
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Photo: Purefury182, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Short answers about fishing the West Branch Brandywine Creek
In which county is the West Branch Brandywine Creek?
Its course crosses Chester County.
Does the West Branch Brandywine Creek hold trout?
It is stocked trout water, 6,000 adult trout planned for 2026.
What discharge is the West Branch Brandywine Creek carrying this week?
The 3 USGS gauges readings appear above.
Which access areas serve the West Branch Brandywine Creek?
The access data hold no ramp for it.
Is any section of the West Branch Brandywine Creek catch and release?
The inland table governs it.
Do I need a trout permit on the West Branch Brandywine 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek?
Try Sierra (8 miles).
Which fish does PFBC connect with the West Branch Brandywine Creek?
Records point to redbreast sunfish, rock bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout and rainbow trout.
Where should I stay for the West Branch Brandywine Creek?
West Chester sits roughly 4 miles from the PFBC point.
When is the next stocking on the West Branch Brandywine Creek?
Yes, 3 times in 2026 (first: March 3).
Plan a stream day on the West Branch Brandywine Creek
Read the flow band and the Summary rows, then go.