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Penns Creek

Penns Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: 473 CFS, median is 660 CFS | Up and Green

Water Temp: low 40's

Fishing Overview

Penn's Creek is up and green, slowly coming into spring flows. Look for bwo, midges and little black stoneflys when it drops down and warms up again.

Hatches

BWO (18-22)
Little Black Stone (14-16)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

BWO Nymphs (18-22)
Egg Patterns (12-16)
Frenchie (12-18)
Rubberleg Stone (6-10)
Biot Stone (10-14)
Guides Choice Hare's Ear (12-18)
Perdigeons (16-20)
Sexy Walt's Worm (12-18)
Zebra Midge (16-20)
Sparkle Minnow (4-10)
Slump Buster (6-10)
Galloup's Dungeon Olive/Black/Yellow (2-6)
Hare Sculpin Olive/Gold (2-4)

General Info

TCO State College:
2030 East College Ave. State College, PA 16801
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.

Specific Tips

Stick with nymphs and streamers unless you see fish actively feeding on top. Smaller streamers tend to have a higher hookup rate. Getting back into Poe Paddy during winter can be tricky, watch out for ice and compacted snow on the back roads.

Penns Creek Details

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