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46 FISHING TRAILS French Creek, running the western side of Venango County where it meets the Allegheny River in Franklin, is recognized as the most biologically diverse stream of its size in the state of Pennsylvania.Walleyes, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge are the primary species of interest to anglers. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy access in U%u019fca to Riverfront Park in Franklin is comfortable for a one-day float and fish trip.Oil Creek, which runs from Titusville south to meet the Allegheny in Oil City, is known for its excep%u019fonal fly fishing. Abundant fly hatches draw trout anglers for late spring/early summer fishing. Smallmouth bass are a popular species for summer. Then a Delayed Harvest Ar%u019fficial Lures Only special regula%u019fon area near Drake Well Museum & Park brings those seeking trout back in mid-fall through early spring. Check out East Branch Sugar Creek, Li%u01a9le Sandy Creek, Lower & Upper Two Mile Run, Pithole Creek, Sandy Creek, Pine Creek, and Sugar Creek for stocked trout.If s%u019fll water is more your thing, the 144-acre Justus Lake in Two Mile Run County Park has both coldwater and warmwater species. As an Approved Trout Water Open to Year-Round Fishing, Justus Lake is stocked with trout in spring and late fall. The lake is deep and cool enough to support trout through summer, too. Warmwater species include musky, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch.Justus Lake is limited to electric motors, making it very invi%u019fng to paddle cra%u014c. Two ramps create easy access to both ends of the lake.Check out the Fes%u019fvals & Events sec%u019fon on pages 30 and 31 for more informa%u019fon on the Oil Region Bass Tournament and the Oil Creek Classic fly fishing tournament. The Oil Region is also proud to host the 2025 Kayak Adventure Series Broodstock II Finale.