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Penns Creek

Penns Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Current level is 249 CFS, median is 93 CFS | clear

Water Temp: high 50's/low 60's

Fishing Overview

Penns Creek is in amazing shape for this time of year. Should fish well this week with the cooler fall temps.

Hatches

Tan Caddis (16-18)
ISO (8-12)
October Caddis (8-10)
BWO (18-22)
Crane Fly (14)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

BWO Parachute (18-22)
Crystal Wing Spinner (18-10)
X-Caddis (16-18)
Iso (10-12)
Chubby Chernobyl (8-10)
Sunken Ant (12-16)
Greenie Weenie (12-16)
Hot Spot Beetle (12-16)
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. Don't ignore the skinny water during hatches, fish will often stack there to feed heavily. Try a big Stonefly in that skinny water.

Penns Creek Details

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