Copyright 2011 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Codorus Creek Pennsylvania
Codorus Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River
in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its headwaters are in
Maryland. The stream is formed by the confluence of its
West and South Branches. Anglers have the option of
fly fishing Codorus Creek in the freestone section of the
stream or in a great little tailwater section of the West
Branch.
The East Branch along Park Road in Codorus State
Park is stocked and is mostly a put-n-take stream.
The tailwater section of the West Branch, which is below
Lake Marburg, was originally stocked but has recently
been reclassified as a Class "A" Wild Trout Stream by
the state. Much of this section is in the Trophy Trout
Program. It has a very good population of wild brown
trout that go up to and over 17 inches.
The tailwater section of the stream is small, probably
only averaging twenty feet wide with riffles, small runs
and shallow pools. There's a very good population of
aquatic insects and crustaceans. The stream's bottom
varies from soft to hard, depending on the particular
area of water. There's some large rocks and small
stones in some areas as well as muddy bottom in some
areas. There's areas of weed growth on the bottom that
gives the stream the appearance of a spring creek.
The tailwater section of Codorus Creek also has lots of
overhanging tree limbs and can make casting tight in
many places. Some of the pools have undercut banks
with overhanging tree limbs that makes getting your fly
to the hiding browns tough. Fly fishing Codorus Creek
can be challenging at times but catching several nice
browns in very possible if you use the right techniques
and presentations.
Seasons:
The season is the standard Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Codorus Creek
due to the hatches provided the discharges are
reasonable.
Summer:
Summertime is a great time to fish the tailwater because
the water stays cool all Summer long.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger brown trout.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Codorus Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River
in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its headwaters are in
Maryland. The stream is formed by the confluence of its
West and South Branches. Anglers have the option of
fly fishing Codorus Creek in the freestone section of the
stream or in a great little tailwater section of the West
Branch.
The East Branch along Park Road in Codorus State
Park is stocked and is mostly a put-n-take stream.
The tailwater section of the West Branch, which is below
Lake Marburg, was originally stocked but has recently
been reclassified as a Class "A" Wild Trout Stream by
the state. Much of this section is in the Trophy Trout
Program. It has a very good population of wild brown
trout that go up to and over 17 inches.
The tailwater section of the stream is small, probably
only averaging twenty feet wide with riffles, small runs
and shallow pools. There's a very good population of
aquatic insects and crustaceans. The stream's bottom
varies from soft to hard, depending on the particular
area of water. There's some large rocks and small
stones in some areas as well as muddy bottom in some
areas. There's areas of weed growth on the bottom that
gives the stream the appearance of a spring creek.
The tailwater section of Codorus Creek also has lots of
overhanging tree limbs and can make casting tight in
many places. Some of the pools have undercut banks
with overhanging tree limbs that makes getting your fly
to the hiding browns tough. Fly fishing Codorus Creek
can be challenging at times but catching several nice
browns in very possible if you use the right techniques
and presentations.
Seasons:
The season is the standard Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Codorus Creek
due to the hatches provided the discharges are
reasonable.
Summer:
Summertime is a great time to fish the tailwater because
the water stays cool all Summer long.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger brown trout.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone and Tailwater Species Brown Trout (Wild) Rainbow Trout (stocked with some holdovers) Size Small Location Southwestern Pennsylvania Nearest Town Landcaster York Season First Saturday of April through February: Part of the South Branch is open year-round Access: Easy Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart (Coming) Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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Photo Courtesy Steven Lamb
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