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Accessing
French Creek
photo-Marilyn Black
by Marilyn Black
F
rench Creek is celebrated as the Pennsylvania
" River of the Year for 2022 " in recognizing it as one
of the most biologically diverse waterways of its
size in the nation.
Fishing access, either from shore or by kayak, is easy
for Crawford, Mercer, and Venango counties. In Erie
County, French Creek has multiple branches often
within swamps, presenting challenging logistics when
attempting to float this community treasure.
The excellent free Map & Guide brochure available
from the French Creek Valley Conservancy (FCVC) for
the official Upper French Creek Water Trail provides
information and directions to the few existing public
accesses available. Hopefully, the designation of River
of the Year will help the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission (PFBC), Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources, Western
Pennsylvania Conservancy, adjacent municipalities,
and privately-operated recreational outfitters in efforts
to improve access.
South Branch French Creek
The South Branch French Creek originates in Erie
County, near Corry, where it turns west and approaches
its first public access on West Main Street/Lovell Road
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