Venango County · stream · order 6 river · ~527 cfs typical
Oil Creek
Stocked 42× on record · PFBC
Oil Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
58°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
8 mph
36%
Sun
Storms
74°
65°
10 mph
89%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 1, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Oil Creek get stocked?
Going by 42 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in February and April.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Cherry Run2.6 mi
- Reno Reservoir2.4 mi
- Horse Creek2.5 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
- Cherrytree Run3.5 mi
- Two Mile Run Reservoir4.0 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Kane Run5.1 mi
- Twomile Run4.6 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Pithole Creek5.4 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Oil Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oil Creek?+
Oil Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oil Creek get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 2026, stocking at Oil Creek peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oil Creek?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Oil Creek?+
Oil Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.