Fishing Creek is a 167 acre nature preserve comprised of mature
forested areas and the Fishing Creek stream corridor, which begins
in Providence Twp. The northern section of the preserve is
surrounded by farmland, which has led to a decline in the overall
health of the stream. Nonetheless, Fishing Creek is still
designated by the state DEP as a high quality (HQ) cold water
fishery with one of the only natural wild trout populations left in
Lancaster County.
Trails run through various sections of the preserve. There is also
a township dirt road (Fishing Creek Rd) that follows the stream
through the property and is a wonderful location for a nature walk.
Fishing Creek is aptly named since it is a designated
high-quality, cold-water fishery featuring a natural wild trout
population. Located in southern Lancaster County’s Drumore
Township, Fishing Creek is a direct tributary of the Susquehanna
River.
This interesting site has an uninterrupted lush forest canopy,
wildflowers and a unique history.
An Underground Railroad station was
located on a nearby farm, along with the ruins of an African
American schoolhouse. Several mills were believed to be located
along Fishing Creek, including Long’s sickle and scythe mills,
which produced noteworthy tools in the early
1800s.
For more information on what you'll see at the preserve, as well as
a trail map, visit:
LCC