| Stream: | Spring Creek |
| Date of Update: | 11/12/2019 |
| Author: | TCO State College Staff |
| Highlight: | Spring Creek is in great shape. Get those nymphs deep and don't be surprised to find some fish chasing sculpin patterns. Start looking out for redds, fish are moving and spawning. |
| Stream Level: | Spring is 66 cfs at Axeman, average is 52 cfs |
| Water Temp: | low 50's |
| Clarity: | clear |
| Fishing Overview: | Spring has been fishing well. Cooler temps will put fish on the feed. Blue wing olives have been hatching midday for some topwater action. |
| Specifics and Tips: | Water is clear always approach from downstream and hide your profile. Small nymphs and scuds have been productive. |
| Hatches: | BWO (18-22) Midges (22-26) |
| Hot Patterns: | PT Nymphs (18-22) Black Zebra Midge (18-22) Walt's Worm (12-16) Dorsey's Olive Scud (14-18) Wet Ant (12-18) Greenie Weenie (10-18) Hot Spot Sow Bug (14-16) Iron Lotus (16-18) Olive and Black Slumpbuster's (6-10) |
| Other Information: | Having trouble fooling those trout on your flies?... click here! Spending a day with any of our accomplished guides will get you back on track and landing fish in no time! |
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| Conservation Note: | PLEASE CLEAN YOUR GEAR AFTER FISHING SPRING! New Zealand Mud Snails have been identified on Spring Creek!!! Please click the link below to find out how to clean your boots and waders after fishing Spring Creek: Click here to learn more about MUDSNAILS. ANGLERS VISITING OUR AREA: Specifically those of you who just fished the Delaware River (or other streams in the NY Catskill Region),the Farmington in Connecticut, or Maryland's Gunpowder River, Please clean your boots and waders with a diluted bleach solution OR hot water(must be over 140 degrees f) and laundry detergent - It must soak for at least 30 minutes to be effective. DIDYMO has been identified in these watersheds. Another option is to purchase a second pair of boots and waders to wear only in infected waters. It's the only sure way not to spread DIDYMO. Please be responsible - Don't spread DIDYMO TO Central Pennsylvania! Click here to learn more about DIDYMO. This is a real threat to all of us! |
| General: | Check out our Fishing Educational Programs - Click here. Be sure to stop in the store next time you visit the area... we will be happy to share our favorite fly patterns with you. |
