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Big Fishing Creek

Big Fishing Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Gage height: 2.92 ft

Water Temp: low-mid 60's | good levels, some color

Fishing Overview

Fishing Creek has good flows and color.
Nymphing has been good with the seasonally higher water. Look for sporadic dry fly action in the evenings. Terrestrials are working.
Check water temps in the afternoon, and handle fish minimally. No fishing Sundays at the Cabins section.

Hatches

Tan Caddis (16-18)
Golden Stone (8-10)
Cahill (12-14)
Summer Quill (18-20)
BWO (18-22)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

Cahill (12-14)
Summer Quill (18-20)
BWO's (18-22)
ISO (10-12)
Tan Caddis (14-16)
Chubby Chernobyl (8-12)
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 unless you see fish actively feeding on top. Cover water! If deep pools aren't producing try slow shallow seams.
Fish early in the day.

Big Fishing Creek Details

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