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Penns Creek

Penns Creek Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Currently 259 cfs, average is 354 cfs. | perfect

Water Temp: high 50's/low 60's | good color

Fishing Overview

Penns is in great shape with plenty of bugs, although the Green Drakes are pretty much done for the year. Look for sulphurs, tan caddis and march browns. Nymphing has been very good, with the best surface action towards sunset. Prime time is here!

Hatches

Green Drake (6-10)
Tan Caddis (14-18)
March Brown (8-10)
ISO (10-12)
Sulphur (14-16)
BWO (18-22)
Golden Stone (8-12)
Crane Fly (14-16)
Quill Gordon (12-14)
Midges (20-24)

Hot Flies

BWO Patterns (18-22)
March Brown Patterns (8-10)
Drake/Coffin Pattens (6-10)
Sulphur (12-14)
Iron Lotus (16-20)
BWO Nymphs (18-22)
Frenchie (12-18)
Rubberleg Stone (6-10)
Biot Stone (10-14)
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

With Hatches going throughout the day fish will be feeding in all sorts of water. Look for rising fish and throw those nymphs in likely holding lanes.


Penns Creek Details

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