Erie County · stream · order 4 river · ~140 cfs typical
South Branch French Creek
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
South Branch French Creek is a stream in Erie County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 10, 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
Mostly clear
78°
55°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
59°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
66°
10 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Union City Lake1.0 mi
- Wheeler Creek2.1 mi
- Alder Run5.2 mi
- Lake Pleasant Outlet5.3 mi
- LeBoeuf Creek4.3 mi
- Benson Run5.2 mi
- Union City Reservoir4.6 mi
- LeBoeuf Lake5.0 mi
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.
South Branch French Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch French Creek?+
South Branch French Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Erie County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 10, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Branch French Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at South Branch French Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch French 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 South Branch French Creek?+
South Branch French Creek is a stream in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.