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Fly Fishing Neshannock Creek
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Creek is a heavily stocked trout stream on
the western side of Pennsylvania. Water from Cool
Spring and Otter Creeks combine to form Neshannock
Creek. It gains water from several other tributary
streams along the way including Pine, Beaver, Indian,
Potter Run, and the Little Neshannock.
The overall length of the stream is approximately twenty
miles. There is a delayed harvest section that runs from
the Mill Dam located at Volant upstream for 2.7 miles.
The historic covered bridge identifies the lower end of
the Delayed Harvest Area. Much of the stream isn't
accessible from a road and hiking is required. An old
railroad bed follows the stream making its access easy.
The least fished areas are the ones farthest from the
roads. The creek, which averages about thirty to fifty
feet wide, is easy to wade most everywhere.
The lower part of the stream gets too warm for prime
trout fishing conditions during the summer. Of course
thats a prime reason for the delayed harvest season.
Even so some of the trout manage to hold over until the
following year.
Seasons:
Fly fishing Neshannock Creek greatly depends on the
season.
Spring:
Spring is the best time to fish Neshannock Creek
Summer:
Summer isn't the best time to fish the stream although it
is possible to catch trout. The water can get too warm.
Fall:
Fall returns cooler water and good fishing to the creek.
Winter:
It is possible to catch trout during the winter but the
fishing is usually fairly tough.
Fly Fishing Guide to Neshannock Creek
The better or at least easiest fishing is in the Delayed
Harvest area. (Click Here to Continue)
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Creek is a heavily stocked trout stream on
the western side of Pennsylvania. Water from Cool
Spring and Otter Creeks combine to form Neshannock
Creek. It gains water from several other tributary
streams along the way including Pine, Beaver, Indian,
Potter Run, and the Little Neshannock.
The overall length of the stream is approximately twenty
miles. There is a delayed harvest section that runs from
the Mill Dam located at Volant upstream for 2.7 miles.
The historic covered bridge identifies the lower end of
the Delayed Harvest Area. Much of the stream isn't
accessible from a road and hiking is required. An old
railroad bed follows the stream making its access easy.
The least fished areas are the ones farthest from the
roads. The creek, which averages about thirty to fifty
feet wide, is easy to wade most everywhere.
The lower part of the stream gets too warm for prime
trout fishing conditions during the summer. Of course
thats a prime reason for the delayed harvest season.
Even so some of the trout manage to hold over until the
following year.
Seasons:
Fly fishing Neshannock Creek greatly depends on the
season.
Spring:
Spring is the best time to fish Neshannock Creek
Summer:
Summer isn't the best time to fish the stream although it
is possible to catch trout. The water can get too warm.
Fall:
Fall returns cooler water and good fishing to the creek.
Winter:
It is possible to catch trout during the winter but the
fishing is usually fairly tough.
Fly Fishing Guide to Neshannock Creek
The better or at least easiest fishing is in the Delayed
Harvest area. (Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Stream Species Brown Trout Rainbow Trout (Stocked with some holdover trout) Size Medium Location Western Pennsylvania Nearest Towns Mercer Season Middle of April through February Access: Fair Special Regulations "Delayed Harvest" Section Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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Dennis McCarthy
Dennis McCarthy
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