French Creek
Chester County, Pennsylvania. A state-stocked trout water. Running 292 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC.
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC at gauge 03024000. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 01472157. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
This water was above the trout-stress threshold
French Creek read 79.7°F as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC. Trout come under thermal stress above roughly 68°F, and mortality after catch-and-release rises sharply in warm water. Montana FWP restricts angling when max daily water temperature reaches 73F for 3 consecutive days.
At or above that threshold many anglers stop fishing for the day, fish early morning only, or move to colder water. We are reporting a measurement, not issuing an advisory — check your state agency for any restriction actually in force.
State Trout Classification
| Classification | Stocked Trout Water |
| County | Chester |
Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).
USGS Gauges on French Creek
Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).