Live Conditions

French Creek (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania76 miles3 Segments

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River Profile

76 mi

Headwater

Mouth

SGL 277 - Cambridge Springs → Cambridge SpringsSGL 277 - Cambridge Springs → Cambridge Springs · 2 mi

Cambridge Springs → SaegertownCambridge Springs (PFBC access) → Saegertown (PFBC access) · 12.2 mi

Cambridge Springs → Conneautee CreekCambridge Springs → Conneautee Creek · 2.2 mi

Conneautee Creek → SaegertownConneautee Creek → Saegertown · 10 mi

Saegertown → Bicentennial ParkSaegertown → Bicentennial Park · 6.7 mi

Bicentennial Park → MeadvilleBicentennial Park → Meadville · 4.5 mi

Meadville → Shaws LandingMeadville → Shaws Landing · 4.5 mi

Shaws Landing → Cochranton AccessShaws Landing → Cochranton Access · 3.3 mi

Cochranton Access → UticaCochranton Access → Utica · 8.5 mi

Gauge(5)

Boat Ramp(9)

Fishing

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Gauge Stations

5 mainstem · live, 48h

USGS · Live

Segments

8 segments

Segment	Miles	River Mile	CFS	Status	Float Est.	Rapids
SGL 277 - Cambridge Springs → Cambridge Springs	2.0	RM 34.4 – 36.4	—	—	0:34hrs	—
Cambridge Springs → Conneautee Creek	2.2	RM 36.4 – 38.6	—	—	0:38hrs	—
Conneautee Creek → Saegertown	10.0	RM 38.6 – 48.6	—	—	2:51hrs	—
Saegertown → Bicentennial Park	6.7	RM 48.6 – 55.3	—	—	1:55hrs	—
Bicentennial Park → Meadville	4.5	RM 55.3 – 59.8	—	—	1:17hrs	—
Meadville → Shaws Landing	4.5	RM 59.8 – 64.3	—	—	1:17hrs	—
Shaws Landing → Cochranton Access	3.3	RM 64.3 – 67.6	—	—	0:57hrs	—
Cochranton Access → Utica	8.5	RM 67.6 – 76.1	—	—	2:26hrs	—

Quick Facts

Total Length: 76 miles
Gauge Stations: 5
Segments: 3
Boat Ramps: 5
Access Sites: 9

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

9 sites · 5 boat ramps

RM 34
SGL 277 - Cambridge Springs
Hand launch✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 36
Cambridge Springs
Boat ramp✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 39
Conneautee Creek
Hand launch✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 49
Saegertown
Boat ramp✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 55
Bicentennial Park
Boat ramp✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 60
Meadville
Boat ramp✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 64
Shaws Landing
Boat ramp✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 68
Cochranton Access
Hand launch✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
RM 76
Utica
Hand launch✓ ParkingPennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Early November

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Float time estimates

SGL 277 - Cambridge Springs → Cambridge Springs
2 mi
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Cambridge Springs → Conneautee Creek
2.2 mi
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Conneautee Creek → Saegertown
10 mi
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Saegertown → Bicentennial Park
6.7 mi
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Bicentennial Park → Meadville
4.5 mi
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Meadville → Shaws Landing
4.5 mi
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Shaws Landing → Cochranton Access
3.3 mi
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Cochranton Access → Utica
8.5 mi
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Season Timing

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Runoff

Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".