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Fly Fishing Allegheny River
Pennsylvania
The Allegheny River is a tailwater formed by the Kinzua
Dam located in the Allegheny National Forest. It yields
some of the large trophy trout. Fly fishing the Allegheny
River can be a very exciting experience.
The highlight of the Allegheny River tailwater is the
"Trophy Trout" section that's eight and three-quarter
miles long. Most of the trout are holdovers from
previously stocked trout, but they are no pushovers. As
the days go by, these trout adapt the characterise of
large wild trout. The Allegheny River also has a good
population of trout that exceeds eighteen inches in
length. There are brown trout that reach lengths of thirty
inches in this river.
During mid summer you can catch wild brown trout in its
tributaries. There's water cool enough to sustain a
decent population of the wild browns in the small stream
tributaries.
The river also has a good population of large holdover
rainbows. They can reach lengths of over twenty inches.
There are plenty of trout from the Kinzua Dam
downstream to Warren. Access is provided on both
sides of the river. Hemlock Road provides access on the
north side. On the south side access is provided from
State Highway #59.
It is very important to check the discharge rates and
stream levels. The water can fluctuate at times. When it
is low, catching trout is generally more difficult. When it's
high, it is impossible to wade. There's a link to your left
for current real time stream levels on the Allegheny
River tailwater. If you catch the water just right, fly fishing
the Allegheny River can provide a thrill equal to any fly
fishing adventure.
Seasons:
The season is the general Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Provided the water levels are okay, springtime is a good
time for fly fishing the Allegheny River tailwater.
Summer:
Summertime is fine in most areas but you should keep
an eye on the water temperatures.
Fall:
Fall is probably the best time for fly fishing the Allegheny
River and certainly a good time to catch the larger
brown trout
Winter:
Wintertime can be tough but midges can produce on the
coldest days.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Pennsylvania
The Allegheny River is a tailwater formed by the Kinzua
Dam located in the Allegheny National Forest. It yields
some of the large trophy trout. Fly fishing the Allegheny
River can be a very exciting experience.
The highlight of the Allegheny River tailwater is the
"Trophy Trout" section that's eight and three-quarter
miles long. Most of the trout are holdovers from
previously stocked trout, but they are no pushovers. As
the days go by, these trout adapt the characterise of
large wild trout. The Allegheny River also has a good
population of trout that exceeds eighteen inches in
length. There are brown trout that reach lengths of thirty
inches in this river.
During mid summer you can catch wild brown trout in its
tributaries. There's water cool enough to sustain a
decent population of the wild browns in the small stream
tributaries.
The river also has a good population of large holdover
rainbows. They can reach lengths of over twenty inches.
There are plenty of trout from the Kinzua Dam
downstream to Warren. Access is provided on both
sides of the river. Hemlock Road provides access on the
north side. On the south side access is provided from
State Highway #59.
It is very important to check the discharge rates and
stream levels. The water can fluctuate at times. When it
is low, catching trout is generally more difficult. When it's
high, it is impossible to wade. There's a link to your left
for current real time stream levels on the Allegheny
River tailwater. If you catch the water just right, fly fishing
the Allegheny River can provide a thrill equal to any fly
fishing adventure.
Seasons:
The season is the general Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Provided the water levels are okay, springtime is a good
time for fly fishing the Allegheny River tailwater.
Summer:
Summertime is fine in most areas but you should keep
an eye on the water temperatures.
Fall:
Fall is probably the best time for fly fishing the Allegheny
River and certainly a good time to catch the larger
brown trout
Winter:
Wintertime can be tough but midges can produce on the
coldest days.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Tailwater Species Brown Trout (Wild and stocked with holdovers) Rainbows (Stocked) Size Medium Location Northwestern Pennsylvania Nearest Town Warren Season Middle of April through February Access: Good Special Regulations None Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies USGS Real Time Flow Data at Kinzua Dam |
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