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Big Elk Creek

Official trout-water information for Big Elk Creek in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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CountyChester
RegionSoutheast
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
2current plan records
1stocking history record
2documented reaches
0access evidence records

Location and source context

Waterbody overview

Classification

Designations and characteristics

Designations

  • Approved Trout Waters
  • Stocked

Characteristics

  • Early
  • Stocked Trout Water

Fishery

Documented trout

  • Brown Trout
  • Golden Rainbow Trout
  • Rainbow Trout

Management

2 documented reaches

Approved Trout Waters

Length: 9.39 miles

Classification: Approved Trout Waters

Stocked

Upper limit: CONF E BR & W BR ELK CK down to T307 CAMP BONSALL RD BRIDGE

Length: 4.86 miles

Classification: Stocked

Official reach source

Stocking

Published stocking information

Current plans and schedules

  • Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Published history

  • 2026 3,100 trout Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout Brown: 510 · Rainbow: 2,590 · Golden rainbow: 25 Latest published stocking date:

Regulations

Reach-specific notes

Stocked Trout Water

CONF E BR & W BR ELK CK down to T307 CAMP BONSALL RD BRIDGE