Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Slate Run Creek
Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania doesn't have many freestone
streams. Most of their waters are limestone spring
creeks. Slate Run is an exception. Its not only a
freestone stream, it's prime pocket water located in a
rugged, mountainous setting in a very unpopulated area
of the otherwise heavy populated state. The creek is a
tributary of Pine Creek and located in Pine Creek Valley.
Wild brook trout and a few brown trout reside in the
upper part of the stream and wild brown trout make their
home in the lower section. Most anglers prefer the
brown trout fishing in the lower section.
The stream is only about seven miles long. You would
think that one could fish its entire course in a relatively
short time but that is far from being true. It flows through
a canyon like cut through the side of the mountain the
locals call the gorge. It has only a few access points that
are close to a road. It is situated in rugged country and
you must do some hiking up and down steep declines to
get to some areas of the stream.
The stream is formed by the confluence of Francis
Branch and Cushman Branch, both little wild trout
streams with browns and brook trout. Not far below that,
Morris Run and Mannor Fork add their water to Slate
Run.
Slate Run Road runs along the stream but it is situated
high above it. You can pull off the road and walk down
any one of a number of angler made trails to reach the
gorge part of the stream.
Seasons:
Fly fishing Slate Run Creek is possible year-round
Winter:
On nice, warm, winter days when the water temperature
reaches into the mid forties, trout can be taken in the
slower runs and pools.
Spring:
The fishing in early spring depends on the stream flow
and melting snow. Late spring is normally a good time to
fish. May is probably the best month of all.
Summer:
Summertime is probably the most consistent time for fly
fishing Slate Run Creek although late summer can bring
some low water conditions that make it tough.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish provided the water is not
too low. The brown trout spawn in the fall and the
scenery is beautiful.
Fly Fishing Guide to Slate Run
The methods, tactics and techniques you should use fly
fishing Slate Run Creek varies with the seasons. The
water level varies greatly and much of your strategy
depends on water levels. Both low and high water levels
make for difficult fishing.
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Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania doesn't have many freestone
streams. Most of their waters are limestone spring
creeks. Slate Run is an exception. Its not only a
freestone stream, it's prime pocket water located in a
rugged, mountainous setting in a very unpopulated area
of the otherwise heavy populated state. The creek is a
tributary of Pine Creek and located in Pine Creek Valley.
Wild brook trout and a few brown trout reside in the
upper part of the stream and wild brown trout make their
home in the lower section. Most anglers prefer the
brown trout fishing in the lower section.
The stream is only about seven miles long. You would
think that one could fish its entire course in a relatively
short time but that is far from being true. It flows through
a canyon like cut through the side of the mountain the
locals call the gorge. It has only a few access points that
are close to a road. It is situated in rugged country and
you must do some hiking up and down steep declines to
get to some areas of the stream.
The stream is formed by the confluence of Francis
Branch and Cushman Branch, both little wild trout
streams with browns and brook trout. Not far below that,
Morris Run and Mannor Fork add their water to Slate
Run.
Slate Run Road runs along the stream but it is situated
high above it. You can pull off the road and walk down
any one of a number of angler made trails to reach the
gorge part of the stream.
Seasons:
Fly fishing Slate Run Creek is possible year-round
Winter:
On nice, warm, winter days when the water temperature
reaches into the mid forties, trout can be taken in the
slower runs and pools.
Spring:
The fishing in early spring depends on the stream flow
and melting snow. Late spring is normally a good time to
fish. May is probably the best month of all.
Summer:
Summertime is probably the most consistent time for fly
fishing Slate Run Creek although late summer can bring
some low water conditions that make it tough.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish provided the water is not
too low. The brown trout spawn in the fall and the
scenery is beautiful.
Fly Fishing Guide to Slate Run
The methods, tactics and techniques you should use fly
fishing Slate Run Creek varies with the seasons. The
water level varies greatly and much of your strategy
depends on water levels. Both low and high water levels
make for difficult fishing.
(Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Brook Trout (Wild) Size Small to Medium Location North Central Pennsylvania Nearest Towns Galeton, Pennsylvania Season Year - round Access: Easy to Difficult Special Regulations "Heritage Trout Angling Regulations All barbless hooks - lower 7 miles fly- fishing only Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Coming Soon Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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