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Spruce Creek
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Continued (from Charles R. Meck - Pennsylvania Trout Streams and Thier Hatches - 2nd Edition):
On February 3, 1987, the lower end of Spruce Creek was polluted by a liquid-manure spill. The spill emptied into Warriorsmark Creek and entered Spruce just below Franklinville. Jim Bashline, who owns property on the affected stretch, says that the large trout actually jumped onto the bank when the spill passed his section of the water. I fished the polluted area threw months after the acccidental spill occurred. Bashline pointed out at that time that the trout had already moved back into the polluted area from upstream. The pollution seems to have little effect on the hatches.
A second manure spill happened on August 28, 1992. Although this spill didn't appear to kill any trout, it left athe stream with a strong pungent manure odor.
Even though most of Spruce Creek is posted, there is enough open water to satisfy the angler who wants to experience great hatches, plenty of wild brown trout and hallowed waters. The best spot to fish is one the parcel owned by Penn State University.
Don't miss the opportunity to fish what used to be one of the best streams in Pennsylvania.
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| See the Hatch Chart and Stream Maps for more information on Spruce Creek hatches as well as best times and places to fish. Also, please visit Charles R. Meck at (charlesmeck.com) and look at his great selection of fly fishing books and his current schedule of appearances, book signings and educational events.
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