Pennsylvania · Centre / Mifflin / Union Co.

Penns Creek

Centre / Mifflin / Union Co. · 70 mi · Class Riffles
Optimal: 150–700 CFS · USGS #01555000
380 avg
574CFS
2.88 ft gauge height
Optimal
↑Rising slowly (+16 cfs/hr)(+32 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 380 cfsHist. median: 345 cfsUSGS #01555000
PA Class A Wild Trout · Bald Eagle State Forest

Pennsylvania's most celebrated trout stream — 70 miles of limestone-influenced spring water flowing from Penns Cave through Bald Eagle State Forest. The middle section through Poe Paddy and the legendary Iron Bridge to Cherry Run reach is one of the great green drake hatch destinations in America. Wild brown trout grow large in the cold, oxygen-rich water, and the late-May green drake (Ephemera guttulata) brings out fish that are otherwise impossible to catch.

Outfitters
Feathered Hook
Penns Creek fly shop and guides, Coburn PA
TCO Fly Shop
Central PA fly fishing guides
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