Our guiding area covers a variety of waters across the state — wild trout in limestone springs, freestone rivers, and the chrome of Lake Erie's tributaries.
A look at some of our favorite Pennsylvania waters. Each has its own character, hatches, and season.
Spring Creek, located entirely within Centre County, Pennsylvania, originates at the foot of Tussey Mountain, near Boalsburg. As the state’s top brown trout fishery, it boasts the highest concentration of wild trout per mile of any stream in Pennsylvania. Several limestone tributaries—including Cedar Run, Slab…
The Little Juniata River, a 35-mile tributary of the Juniata River, starts modestly in Altoona when several smaller streams come together. Locally referred to as the “Little J” or simply the “J,” the river flows northeast from Altoona through the Logan Valley. In this stretch, the river is a freestone fishery,…
Penn’s Creek is recognized as the longest limestone stream in Pennsylvania. This picturesque creek begins near Penn’s Cave in Centre County and is celebrated for its premier fly-fishing opportunities.
The Clarion River, located in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania, is characterized by winding bends, steep, wooded hills, and striking rock formations. It flows through some of the state’s most picturesque natural areas, including the Allegheny National Forest, Clear Creek and Cook Forest state parks, and…
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Neshannock Creek, meaning “place of two streams” in the Delaware language, flows through Mercer and Lawrence Counties in Pennsylvania. The creek is known for its excellent trout fishing and is designated as a Keystone Select Stocked Trout Water, especially in areas like Volant. It stretches for 25.65 miles (41.28…
Lest we leave out the opportunity to chase chrome — lake-run steelhead are a must on a fly rod. Elk, Crooked, and the other Erie creeks are waters we can take the journey together on.
Erie Steelhead trips