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Big Fishing Creek

Big Fishing Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Great! BFC has good flow and color.

Water Temp: high 40's/low 50's

Fishing Overview

Fishing Creek is in great shape. Nymphing has provided great action throughout the weekend and should continue throughout the week. Look for Olives, tan caddis and March Brown/Grey Fox to be coming off in the afternoons. The fishing will really start to pick up as water temps rise and bugs really get moving.

Hatches

BWO (18-22)
Tan Caddis (16-18)
March Brown (12-14)
Grey Fox (14-16)
Midges (20-24)
Quill Gordon (12-16)

Hot Flies

Tan Elk Hair Caddis (14-16)
Bird of Prey Tan (14-16)
Soft Hackle Partridge/Peacock (14-16)
BWO Sparkle Dun (18-20)
Iron Lotus (14-18)
EP March Brown/Grey Fox (12-16)
EP Unusual Dun (14-16)
Quill Gordon (12-16)
Guides' Choice Hare's Ear (12-18)
Craven's Two-Bit Hooker (14-16)
Biot Epoxy Dark Stone (8-12)
Conehead Sparkle Minnow (2-6)
Slump Buster (6-10)

General Info

Remember that fishing is closed in the Cabin Water on Sundays. Call or stop by our State College location for more information on access, hatches, etc.

Specific Tips

Fishing Creek fish are notorious for hiding under rocks and eating sub-surface, stick with nymphs unless you see fish actively feeding on top. Try smaller streamers along the banks in low light. Don't be afraid to fish sunny runs and riffs. Trout and bugs like a little sunshine warming the water.

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