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Stream Conditions - Valley Creek


Latest Fishing Report
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Stream: Valley Creek

Water Conditions:

Date of Update: 8/19/2010

Author: Chris Frangiosa

Highlight: Water levels are reaching summer lows but temps are still alright, helped by a few rains and cool evenings

Stream Level: LOW

Water Temp: ~67-68

Clarity: A little off color

USGS Water-data graph

Fishing Overview: Fish are feeding on small nymphs and terrestrials (ants, beetles, crickets) I love fishing dry flies, but in this heat the fish on Valley just don't look up too well. Your best chance at finding rising fish is early in the morning, when temperatures are at their coolest. Oportunistic feeders will however take a well placed terrestrial pattern. Keep em' tight to the bank or under low hanging branches!

Specifics and Tips: Small flies are the ticket. At this time of year we are not seeing much aquatic insect life on Valley. Small nymphs and surface patters (when appropriate) will be your best chance at success. Midge pupa fished under an indicator or dropped off a dry fly have been productive.

Hatches: Midges, Caddis should be the extent of it. Terrestrials, although not a hatch, will work.

Hot Patterns: CDC and CDC/Elk caddis (tan, black #16-#18) Griffith's gnat (18-#24) Elk hair caddis (tan, black #16-#18) BWO emergers and duns (#18-#24) Caddis pupa (green, tan #16-#18) BHPT (#16-#22) Caddis SH (#16-18) Zebra Midge (#16-#24) Lightning Bug (#16-#22)

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!

General: For more information stop by the shop or contact us at chris@tcoflyfishing.com or 610-527-3388

 
USGS & NOAA Real-Time Flow Info:
USGS Valley Creek at Valley Forge, PA
 
 
 
   
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