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Fly Fishing Seneca Creek West Virginia
Seneca Creek is named for the large bluff of white
sandstone at Seneca Rock nearby. It is managed as a
wild trout stream and has a good population of native
brook trout and wild rainbow trout.
The stream is a freestone stream about nine and
one-half miles long, that flows into the North Fork of the
South Branch of the Potomac River. In a state that had
been almost been completely stripped of trees for coal
mining operations, Seneca Creek stands out as an
example of what the beautiful state could be.
To fish the better parts of this stream requires hiking
into the backcountry.. The best way is to hike in and
camp. That provides much more time for one to explore
the creek. The native brook trout are what are referred
to as the Northern strain of brook trout. Most of them are
about five to seven inches long. The wild rainbow trout
don't average much larger but they can get up to well
over twelve inches.
Seneca Creek, its headwaters and side tributaries that
feed it, are in a wilderness type area. The gorge section
of the stream drops approximately 1,400 feet in
elevation. The Seneca Creek Trail provides access to
most of the stream.
Seasons:
You can fish the creek year-round.
Spring:
Spring provides the best fishing provided the water
levels are not to high.
Summer:
Summer offers excellent fishing opportunities. The
stream rarely gets too warm.
Fall:
Fall is the time the brook trout spawn and the beautiful
colors of the trout and the surrounding forest are at their
peak.
Winter:
Fly fishing Seneca Creek during the winter is possible
but not very productive.
Fly Fishing Guide to Seneca Creek West Virginia
Fly fishing Seneca Creek is pure small stream fishing.
(Click Here to Continue)
Seneca Creek is named for the large bluff of white
sandstone at Seneca Rock nearby. It is managed as a
wild trout stream and has a good population of native
brook trout and wild rainbow trout.
The stream is a freestone stream about nine and
one-half miles long, that flows into the North Fork of the
South Branch of the Potomac River. In a state that had
been almost been completely stripped of trees for coal
mining operations, Seneca Creek stands out as an
example of what the beautiful state could be.
To fish the better parts of this stream requires hiking
into the backcountry.. The best way is to hike in and
camp. That provides much more time for one to explore
the creek. The native brook trout are what are referred
to as the Northern strain of brook trout. Most of them are
about five to seven inches long. The wild rainbow trout
don't average much larger but they can get up to well
over twelve inches.
Seneca Creek, its headwaters and side tributaries that
feed it, are in a wilderness type area. The gorge section
of the stream drops approximately 1,400 feet in
elevation. The Seneca Creek Trail provides access to
most of the stream.
Seasons:
You can fish the creek year-round.
Spring:
Spring provides the best fishing provided the water
levels are not to high.
Summer:
Summer offers excellent fishing opportunities. The
stream rarely gets too warm.
Fall:
Fall is the time the brook trout spawn and the beautiful
colors of the trout and the surrounding forest are at their
peak.
Winter:
Fly fishing Seneca Creek during the winter is possible
but not very productive.
Fly Fishing Guide to Seneca Creek West Virginia
Fly fishing Seneca Creek is pure small stream fishing.
(Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brook Trout Rainbow Trout (Native and Wild) Size Small Location Northeastern West Virginia Nearest Towns Seneca Rocks Season Year-round Access: Good but Hiking Required Non-Resident License State of West Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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