Spring Creek

Probably the most highly fished stream in Pennsylvania and has excellent public access along most of its 20 mile flow. Designated a “High Quality Wild Trout Stream, it is never stocked and contains large numbers of wild brown trout and the occasional rainbow. It is “catch and release” in all sections with a “no wading/fly fishing only” section at Fisherman’s Paradise. The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited (SCCTU) has done multiple in-stream projects to help to maintain the quality of this watershed.

Local Fly Shops

Flyfisher's Paradise

TCO Fly Shop

Penns Creek

Significantly larger than Spring Creek and located approximately 35-45 mins NE of State College, “Penns” boasts an extreme diversity of macro-invertebrates (bugs). It’s know throughout the trout fishing world for the infamous Green Drake hatch. Large sections of the stream from the village of Coburn downstream are not stocked and contain special regulation for catch and release, trophy and slot limits for all tackle fishing. Public access is excellent throughout the Special Regs sections. The size and quality of the brown trout on this stream make for a fantastic experience.

Local Fly Shops

The Feathered Hook