Current River Condition
The "J' at Spruce Creek is running at 244 cfs. Average for today is 240 cfs. 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.
Flows and Water Conditions
great winter fishing
Hatch Report
Nymphs (Pheasant tails, Hare's ears, Copper Johns, and Zebra)and streamers will be your best bet.
River News
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.............Or even better yet, get a second pair of boots and waders to wear only in infected waters. It's the only sure way not to spread Didymo. BE RESPONSIBLE-DONT SPREAD DIDYMO TO Central PA!!
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River Fishing Report
A good bet to take a trout is to stay on the bank and chuck big streamers and stonefly nymphs tight along the banks. Or wade carefully and work the pools and the braids. Try nymphing generic nymphs (PT, HE, caddis larvae, green weenie) and stripping streamers by the banks. #4-#8 slump busters and other medium to large streamers fished slowly, or dead drifted, would be a good choice. Also, try a Sucker Spawn or glo bug if all else fails.
