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Two Mile Run Reservoir Fishing
A 144-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Venango County, year-round stocked trout water.
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Venango County
What to expect at Two Mile Run Reservoir
Two Mile Run Reservoir covers 144 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Venango County. Sugarcreek is the nearest place on the Census list, some 4 miles away. The outlet feeds Twomile Run. It is a Northwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, northern pike and rock bass here. PFBC data show 1 access area with a ramp. Trout rules here follow its status as year-round stocked trout water. It carries Big Bass Program rules.
144acres
1ramp access areas
11species listed
5scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Two Mile Run Reservoir
Fish below are tied to Two Mile Run Reservoir by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Northern pike Rock bass Smallmouth bass Walleye Yellow perch Muskellunge Rainbow trout
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
How trout fit into Two Mile Run Reservoir
yesstocked trout water
yesopen year-round
noearly season
Northwesttrout region
PFBC lists Two Mile Run Reservoir among stocked trout waters, so the statewide trout creel of 5 (3 in the extended season) and the 7-inch minimum apply. Being year-round, it does not close to trout fishing ahead of the opener.
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Stocked Trout Waters layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), p. 10, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Justus Lake, Two Mile Run County Parkpaved ramp, parking 20 spaces or more, dock, electric motors only; owner Venango County
Where else to launch near Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Justus Lake AccessJustus Lake, under a mile north
- Oil City AccessAllegheny River, 4 miles southeast
- Franklin AccessAllegheny River, 7 miles south
- Sugar Lake AccessSugar Lake, 11 miles northwest
- Fisherman's Cove AccessAllegheny River, 11 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Two Mile Run Reservoir
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Two Mile Run Reservoir.
Program limits at Two Mile Run Reservoir
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
Special regulations naming Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery trucks at Two Mile Run Reservoir
Two Mile Run Reservoir gets 5 scheduled stockings in 2026 (rainbow most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muskellunge (yearling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| February 17, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Twomile County Park Launch |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Twomile County Park Launch |
| April 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Twomile County Park Launch |
| November 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Twomile County Park Launch |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Surveys
What PFBC biologists wrote about Two Mile Run Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Two Mile Run Reservoir beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Run Reservoir | 144 | 1 | 11 | yes | |
| Sugar Lake | 11 miles northwest | 90 | 1 | 6 | |
| Erie Nwr Pool K | 13 miles northwest | 15 | 0 | 4 | |
| Erie Nwr Pool Number Nine | 13 miles northwest | 56 | 0 | 3 | |
| Tionesta Lake | 17 miles east | 570 | 2 | 7 | |
| Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** | 18 miles south | 251 | 2 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Two Mile Run Reservoir
Other lakes within a drive of Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Sugar Lake11 miles northwest
- Erie Nwr Pool K13 miles northwest
- Erie Nwr Pool Number Nine13 miles northwest
- Tionesta Lake17 miles east
- Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**18 miles south
Shops supplying Two Mile Run Reservoir anglers
- Sue's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cooperstown, 2 miles
- Griffins Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Cooperstown, 6 miles
- Black Knight Industriesbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 6 miles
- Jigger Wholesalebait and tackle shop, Franklin, 8 miles
- Rod Z Rodsbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 8 miles
- Maurer's Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 10 miles
Booking a guided trip on Two Mile Run Reservoir
- PA State Championship Fishing Tournament Inccharter, Tidioute, (814) 484-3585
- Fisher Of Men Charterscharter, Cooperstown, (814) 657-4526
- Waymaker Fishing Chartercharter, Cooperstown, (814) 428-3646
- Wildwood Outfittersfishing guide, Cooperstown, (724) 433-2315
- Outcast Fishing Charters Llccharter, Franklin, (814) 758-9818
- Ripple Effect Guide Servicefishing guide, Franklin, (814) 671-8675
- God'S Grace Sportfishingfishing guide, Pleasantville, (814) 671-3035
Where to spend the night near Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Sugarcreek4 miles
- Oil City5 miles
- Franklin7 miles
County pages that cover Two Mile Run Reservoir
- Venango Countyseat: Franklin
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Two Mile Run Reservoir
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Answers
Two Mile Run Reservoir fishing, question by question
How far is Two Mile Run Reservoir from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Venango County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 4 miles from Sugarcreek.
How many acres does PFBC give Two Mile Run Reservoir?
PFBC lists 144 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Two Mile Run Reservoir?
Try Justus Lake, Two Mile Run County Park, one of 1 ramp access area.
Which species does PFBC list for Two Mile Run Reservoir?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass and smallmouth bass.
Which minimum lengths apply on Two Mile Run Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Program rules apply too: Big Bass Program.
Do I need a trout permit at Two Mile Run Reservoir?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
What has PFBC planned to stock in Two Mile Run Reservoir?
Yes: 5 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Two Mile Run Reservoir?
Closest on our list: Sue's Bait & Tackle, 2 miles.
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