Current River Condition

Great Water Levels

Flows and Water Conditions

There are no in-stream gauges on Fishing Creek to provide flow rates, but its running on the low side, typical conditions for this time of year. However, recent rain has improved the fishing. Our stream condition information comes from employees living near Fishing Creek, and customer reports. ANGLERS VISITING OUR AREA.........SPECIFICALLLY THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE JUST FISHED THE DELAWARE RIVER (OR OTHER STREAMS IN NY'S CATSKILL REGION) OR MARYLAND'S GUNPOWDER, PLEASE CLEAN YOUR BOOTS AND WADER WITH A DILUTED BLEACH SOLUTION, OR HOT WATER (OVER 140 DEGREES f) AND LAUNDRY DETERGENT--IT MUST SOAK FOR AT LEAST A HALF HOUR. DIDYMO HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THESE WATERSHEDS.............BE RESPONSIBLE-DONT SPREAD DIDYMO TO Central PA!!

Hatch Report

Nymphs (Pheasant tails, Hare's ears, stoneflies, and Zebra)and streamers will be your best bet. Fish are beginning to migrate to the slower sections of the river...suspension nymphing is often the best choice.

River News

There are no in-stream gauges on Fishing Creek to provide flow rates. Our stream condition information comes from employees living near Fishing Creek, and customer reports. ANGLERS VISITING OUR AREA.........SPECIFICALLLY THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE JUST FISHED THE DELAWARE RIVER (OR OTHER STREAMS IN NY'S CATSKILL REGION) OR MARYLAND'S GUNPOWDER, PLEASE CLEAN YOUR BOOTS AND WADER WITH A DILUTED BLEACH SOLUTION, OR HOT WATER (OVER 140 DEGREES f) AND LAUNDRY DETERGENT--IT MUST SOAK FOR AT LEAST A HALF HOUR. DIDYMO HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THESE WATERSHEDS.............BE RESPONSIBLE-DONT SPREAD DIDYMO TO Central PA!!

River Fishing Report

Be careful not to step into redds as you wade...they look like bright, clean areas of gravel. The young fish have not hatched yet. Please remember to purchase your 2009 Fishing Permit.