Oil Creek runs through the center of the park from Drake Well Museum at the north to The Rynd Farm Bridge at the south end of the park.
Oil Creek is known for its bass and trout. Feeder streams, Boughton Run, Toy Run and Jones Run along the northern end provide brook trout fishing.
Two delayed harvest-artificial lure only areas cover 2.5 miles of Oil Creek. Delayed harvest areas are as follows:
Delayed Harvest Rules Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
There are many small paths that lead from the park roads and trails to Oil Creek. The parking areas at Blood Farm and Petroleum Centre day use areas provide easy access to the creek.
Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Check out Fly Fishing Connection on Oil Creek
Get the water depth at the Oil Creek Rouseville Gauging Station
Fishing on Oil Creek just below the Petroleum Centre bridge. Watch the video