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Big Fishing Creek

Big Fishing Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: 77 cfs | dropping/clear

Water Temp: high 50's | good color

Fishing Overview

Fishing creek is in great shape. Sulphurs, BWO's, march browns and tan caddis are around. Green Drakes are pretty much done for the year. You'll find fish most rising around midday and late in the evening. Nymphs have been productive and streamers will move fish in low light or on cloudy days.

Hatches

BWO (18-22)
Tan Caddis (14-16)
Sulphur (14-16)
Grey Sedge (12-14)
March Brown (10-12)
Green Drake (8-10)
Golden Stone (10-12)
Little Black Caddis (16-18)
Blue Quill (16-18)
Quill Gordon (12-14)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

BWO Patterns (18-22)
Green Drakes (8-10)
Sulphur (14-16)
Tan Caddis (14-16)
Iron Lotus (16-20)
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 unless you see fish feeding on top.


Big Fishing Creek Details

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