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Big Fishing Creek

Big Fishing Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Gage height: 2.21 ft | low/average

Water Temp: high 30s/low 40s | clear

Fishing Overview

Fishing Creek is running about average flows, low and clear. Cold weather, ice and surrounding snow cover this week will make conditions tough. Nymphs have been productive and streamers will move fish in low light or on cloudy days.

Hatches

BWO (18-22)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

Eggs (14-18)
Perdigeons (16-20)
Frenchie (14-18)
Caddis Pupa (14-18)
Rubberlegs Stone (10-14)
Guides Choice Hare's Ear (12-18)
Perdigeons (16-20)
Walt's Worm (12-18)
Zebra Midge (16-20)
Sparkle Minnow (4-10)
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.
Time to realize we're in the winter fishing season. Look for lethargic fish in deeper but moving pools. But later in the day when and IF things warm up they will move into faster runs to feed.
Winter is a great time to be out on the streams. So sleep late, go to breakfast, fish at 1100! Get out there.

Big Fishing Creek Details

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