Copyright 2011 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Little Sandy Creek
Pennsylvania
Little Sandy Creek is a tributary of Sandy Creek located
in Northwest Pennsylvania. The stream, which begins
near Wades Corner, is only six miles long but well worth
fishing. It has a very good population of wild brown trout.
The best fishing for wild browns is in the headwaters
above T 334. The stream is small in this area and not so
easy to fish but very enjoyable to fish if you like small
stream fishing. Below T 334 the stream is approximately
30 feet in width. In this area the creek takes on the
classic trout stream configuration of pools, runs and
riffles.
Little Sandy Creek has a Delayed Harvest Fly Fishing
Only section that extends from State Route #3024 at
Polk upstream for 1.3 miles to an old bridge at the Polk
Center pump house. The area contains both wild and
stocked brown trout. Most all of Little Sandy Creek's
banks are enclosed with bushes and trees. This
provides shade and helps provide hiding places for the
brown trout.
You can access Little Sandy Creek at Route #62 and
State Route #3024. There are some smaller roads that
lead off 3024 to the stream. Hiking is required in some
areas to reach the water but they are usually short
distances.
The upper part of Little Sandy Creek can become
difficult to fish during the summer months because the
water gets low and clear. The wild browns can become
very selective.
The stream has a good population of aquatic insects
including some Green Drake mayflies. There's also
many other mayflies, caddisflies and some stoneflies.
Terrestrials are popular during the summer.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season.
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Little Sandy
Creek due to the plentiful aquatic insect hatches.
Summer:
Fly fishing Little Sandy Creek slows down some during
the Summer but the water stays fairly cool in some
areas.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger holdover or wild
brown trout because of the spawn.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Pennsylvania
Little Sandy Creek is a tributary of Sandy Creek located
in Northwest Pennsylvania. The stream, which begins
near Wades Corner, is only six miles long but well worth
fishing. It has a very good population of wild brown trout.
The best fishing for wild browns is in the headwaters
above T 334. The stream is small in this area and not so
easy to fish but very enjoyable to fish if you like small
stream fishing. Below T 334 the stream is approximately
30 feet in width. In this area the creek takes on the
classic trout stream configuration of pools, runs and
riffles.
Little Sandy Creek has a Delayed Harvest Fly Fishing
Only section that extends from State Route #3024 at
Polk upstream for 1.3 miles to an old bridge at the Polk
Center pump house. The area contains both wild and
stocked brown trout. Most all of Little Sandy Creek's
banks are enclosed with bushes and trees. This
provides shade and helps provide hiding places for the
brown trout.
You can access Little Sandy Creek at Route #62 and
State Route #3024. There are some smaller roads that
lead off 3024 to the stream. Hiking is required in some
areas to reach the water but they are usually short
distances.
The upper part of Little Sandy Creek can become
difficult to fish during the summer months because the
water gets low and clear. The wild browns can become
very selective.
The stream has a good population of aquatic insects
including some Green Drake mayflies. There's also
many other mayflies, caddisflies and some stoneflies.
Terrestrials are popular during the summer.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season.
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Little Sandy
Creek due to the plentiful aquatic insect hatches.
Summer:
Fly fishing Little Sandy Creek slows down some during
the Summer but the water stays fairly cool in some
areas.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger holdover or wild
brown trout because of the spawn.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout (Wild and Stocked with holdover) Size Small Location Northwestern Pennsylvania Nearest Town Mayport Wades Corner Season First Saturday of April through February: Access: Good 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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| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Call or email us with a budget for flies and we will select them and get them to you in time for your trip. Shipping is free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped Priority Mail. |