Copyright 2011 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Saucon Creek Pennsylvania
A great job has been done restoring Saucon Creek, a
Southeast Pennsylvania limestone trout stream. It now
has a good population of wild brown trout. At one time,
it was nothing more than a drainage for mines. Now fly
fishing Saucon Creek provides pleasure in the center of
a very populated area of the state.
According to studies done by biologist on two different
sites, the stream has plenty of wild browns. One was
upstream of the High Street Bridge in Hellertown and
another was done in Saucon Park in Bethlehem. There
were substantial numbers of wild brown trout in both
areas.
Saucon Creek is a fairly wide limestone stream,
averaging over forty feet in places. It usually has a good
flow rate even though the water is relatively shallow. The
bottom is mostly small cobble, rocks and gravel. It
provides a good spawning bottom for the brown's redds.
You will find the most access to Saucon Creek at the two
parks mentioned above in Hellertown and Bethlehem,
but there's other access points where at the bridges
cross Route #412. Saucon Park is the trophy trout
project area.
Most all of Saucon Creek is stocked by the state. Cold
limestone springs feed many areas of the creek and the
water stays cold throughout the summer. There are
areas of the stream you can catch wild browns and
brook trout in the Summer but all things considered, we
think Autumn is a great time to fish this stream.
Seasons:
The season is the general Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Springtime is the best time for fly fishing Saucon Creek.
Summer:
Summertime is fine in areas where the creek is spring
fed.
Fall:
Fall is probably the best time for fly fishing Saucon
Creek and a good time to catch the larger brown trout
Winter:
Wintertime can be tough but on warm, nice days, the
fishing can be great.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
A great job has been done restoring Saucon Creek, a
Southeast Pennsylvania limestone trout stream. It now
has a good population of wild brown trout. At one time,
it was nothing more than a drainage for mines. Now fly
fishing Saucon Creek provides pleasure in the center of
a very populated area of the state.
According to studies done by biologist on two different
sites, the stream has plenty of wild browns. One was
upstream of the High Street Bridge in Hellertown and
another was done in Saucon Park in Bethlehem. There
were substantial numbers of wild brown trout in both
areas.
Saucon Creek is a fairly wide limestone stream,
averaging over forty feet in places. It usually has a good
flow rate even though the water is relatively shallow. The
bottom is mostly small cobble, rocks and gravel. It
provides a good spawning bottom for the brown's redds.
You will find the most access to Saucon Creek at the two
parks mentioned above in Hellertown and Bethlehem,
but there's other access points where at the bridges
cross Route #412. Saucon Park is the trophy trout
project area.
Most all of Saucon Creek is stocked by the state. Cold
limestone springs feed many areas of the creek and the
water stays cold throughout the summer. There are
areas of the stream you can catch wild browns and
brook trout in the Summer but all things considered, we
think Autumn is a great time to fish this stream.
Seasons:
The season is the general Pennsylvania trout season.
Spring:
Springtime is the best time for fly fishing Saucon Creek.
Summer:
Summertime is fine in areas where the creek is spring
fed.
Fall:
Fall is probably the best time for fly fishing Saucon
Creek and a good time to catch the larger brown trout
Winter:
Wintertime can be tough but on warm, nice days, the
fishing can be great.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Spring Creek Species Brown Trout (Wild and stocked with holdovers) Brook Trout (Wild and stocked) Size Medium Location Southeastern Pennsylvania Nearest Town Bethlehem Hellertown Season Middle of April through February Access: Good Special Regulations Trophy Section Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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Photo Courtesy Steven Lamb
| 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. |