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Fly Fishing Loyalsock Creek
Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Creek is a sixty-four mile long tributary of
West Branch of the Susquehanna River located in North
Central Pennsylvania. It is stocked in one area and it
also has some wild brown trout in some areas. The
success in fly fishing Loyalsock Creek varies greatly
depending on where and when the stream is fished.
Most of the fishing on Loyalsock Creek is done during
the Spring from April on through June. Although there
are some areas of the creek that receives cool water
from smaller tributary streams, most of the creek gets
too warm for trout during the hot Summer. There are
large boulders in some areas of the stream that
provides some pocket water but most of the water
consist of large pools with some runs and riffles.
The uppermost section flows through the Worlds End
State Forest. The 780 acre park is surrounded by
Loyalsock State Forest. At Forksville, Little Loyalsock
Creek converges with the main stem. This section is
smaller and generally on a steeper declination than the
lower sections. Route 154 follows the creek through the
Loyalsock Valley.
The stream is stocked from about the confluence of
Pole Bridge Run downstream to Loyalsockville.. The
creek is larger but not as steeply declined in this section.
The lower section is accessible from Route 87. Much of
the stream flows through posted land, so make certain
your fishing public water. Below Loyalsockville, the water
gets too warm for trout much of the year. It's more
suitable for smallmouth bass.
There's a Delayed Harvest - Artificial Lures and Flies
Only section that extends a distance of 1.4 miles from
the Lycoming County line downstream to Sandy Bottom.
Keep in mind this is a freestone stream and the water
levels vary with the amount of rain and melting snow.
You should always check the stream levels before
making a trip to the area to fish. See the USGS link on
your left.
Loyalsock Creek has a pretty good population of
aquatic insects. Flooding can and has affected the
population of the insects. There's plenty of minnows and
baitfish in the stream and streamers is many anglers
preference. There's some good dry fly fishing
opportunities during the Spring but most of the trout are
usually taken on subsurface flies.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season
Spring:
Springtime is the best time for fly fishing Loyalsock
Creek.
Summer:
Fly fishing Loyalsock Creek is tough in most areas. Try
the little feeder streams.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger wild or holdover
brown trout because of the spawn.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Creek is a sixty-four mile long tributary of
West Branch of the Susquehanna River located in North
Central Pennsylvania. It is stocked in one area and it
also has some wild brown trout in some areas. The
success in fly fishing Loyalsock Creek varies greatly
depending on where and when the stream is fished.
Most of the fishing on Loyalsock Creek is done during
the Spring from April on through June. Although there
are some areas of the creek that receives cool water
from smaller tributary streams, most of the creek gets
too warm for trout during the hot Summer. There are
large boulders in some areas of the stream that
provides some pocket water but most of the water
consist of large pools with some runs and riffles.
The uppermost section flows through the Worlds End
State Forest. The 780 acre park is surrounded by
Loyalsock State Forest. At Forksville, Little Loyalsock
Creek converges with the main stem. This section is
smaller and generally on a steeper declination than the
lower sections. Route 154 follows the creek through the
Loyalsock Valley.
The stream is stocked from about the confluence of
Pole Bridge Run downstream to Loyalsockville.. The
creek is larger but not as steeply declined in this section.
The lower section is accessible from Route 87. Much of
the stream flows through posted land, so make certain
your fishing public water. Below Loyalsockville, the water
gets too warm for trout much of the year. It's more
suitable for smallmouth bass.
There's a Delayed Harvest - Artificial Lures and Flies
Only section that extends a distance of 1.4 miles from
the Lycoming County line downstream to Sandy Bottom.
Keep in mind this is a freestone stream and the water
levels vary with the amount of rain and melting snow.
You should always check the stream levels before
making a trip to the area to fish. See the USGS link on
your left.
Loyalsock Creek has a pretty good population of
aquatic insects. Flooding can and has affected the
population of the insects. There's plenty of minnows and
baitfish in the stream and streamers is many anglers
preference. There's some good dry fly fishing
opportunities during the Spring but most of the trout are
usually taken on subsurface flies.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season
Spring:
Springtime is the best time for fly fishing Loyalsock
Creek.
Summer:
Fly fishing Loyalsock Creek is tough in most areas. Try
the little feeder streams.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to catch a larger wild or holdover
brown trout because of the spawn.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout (Some Wild and Stocked - few holdovers) Brook Trout (Some Native) Size Medium to Large, 64 miles long Location North Central Pennsylvania Nearest Town Lopez Forksville Loyalsockville 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 Soon) USGS Stream Flow Data: Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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