Copyright 2011 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Valley Creek Pennsylvania
What a great spring creek trout stream. It seems almost
impossible that such a good trout stream could be
located so close to the big city of Philadelphia. Its spring
creek, limestone water remains cool throughout the
year. This one isn't stocked. Large, wild brown trout are
plentiful. Trout up to twenty inches and larger are
common. Fly fishing Valley Creek is a wonderful
experience and a pure pleasure.
Valley Creek begins in East Whiteland and flows into the
Schuylkill river. Two miles of the lower section of the
stream flows through Valley Forge National Park. The
stream ranges from fifteen to twenty feet in width and
the water temperature rarely exceeds seventy degrees
even during the hottest months of the year. Much of the
success of this stream is due to the local Trout Unlimited
Clubs hard work and efforts along with several other
organizations. Protecting the stream in such a large
metro area hasn't been easy. Ironically, the only reason
it's a no kill fishery is due to the PCB level.
The section of Valley Creek inside the park is accessible
from State Route #252 that follows along the stream.
There are ample parking areas along the road. The
uppermost part of the stream can be accessed by hiking
upstream from State Route #76. There's lots of privately
owned property along the stream in the upper area but
there's some public access. Little Valley Creek is a small
tributary which also has wild brown trout.
The stream consist of beautiful pools with some runs,
and a few riffles. There are a few areas with pocket
water and some boulders. There are also plenty of
undercut banks and a few logs in the water that provide
hiding places for the brown trout.
The high pH of the spring creek water in Valley Creek
provides a perfect habitat for aquatic insects and
crustaceans. There's plenty of food available for the
trout. Having flies that match the nymphs, larvae and
hatching insects is a big plus. The brown trout can be
very selective at times.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Valley Creek due
to its plentiful aquatic insect hatches.
Summer:
Fly fishing usually slows down some during the Summer
but the water stays fairly cool in some areas even during
the hot Summer.
Fall:
Fall is the best time to catch a larger holdover or wild
brown trout because of the spawn.
Winter:
The stream provides very good fishing during the winter
months due to the warmer spring creek water.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
What a great spring creek trout stream. It seems almost
impossible that such a good trout stream could be
located so close to the big city of Philadelphia. Its spring
creek, limestone water remains cool throughout the
year. This one isn't stocked. Large, wild brown trout are
plentiful. Trout up to twenty inches and larger are
common. Fly fishing Valley Creek is a wonderful
experience and a pure pleasure.
Valley Creek begins in East Whiteland and flows into the
Schuylkill river. Two miles of the lower section of the
stream flows through Valley Forge National Park. The
stream ranges from fifteen to twenty feet in width and
the water temperature rarely exceeds seventy degrees
even during the hottest months of the year. Much of the
success of this stream is due to the local Trout Unlimited
Clubs hard work and efforts along with several other
organizations. Protecting the stream in such a large
metro area hasn't been easy. Ironically, the only reason
it's a no kill fishery is due to the PCB level.
The section of Valley Creek inside the park is accessible
from State Route #252 that follows along the stream.
There are ample parking areas along the road. The
uppermost part of the stream can be accessed by hiking
upstream from State Route #76. There's lots of privately
owned property along the stream in the upper area but
there's some public access. Little Valley Creek is a small
tributary which also has wild brown trout.
The stream consist of beautiful pools with some runs,
and a few riffles. There are a few areas with pocket
water and some boulders. There are also plenty of
undercut banks and a few logs in the water that provide
hiding places for the brown trout.
The high pH of the spring creek water in Valley Creek
provides a perfect habitat for aquatic insects and
crustaceans. There's plenty of food available for the
trout. Having flies that match the nymphs, larvae and
hatching insects is a big plus. The brown trout can be
very selective at times.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Pennsylvania trout
season
Spring:
Springtime is a good time for fly fishing Valley Creek due
to its plentiful aquatic insect hatches.
Summer:
Fly fishing usually slows down some during the Summer
but the water stays fairly cool in some areas even during
the hot Summer.
Fall:
Fall is the best time to catch a larger holdover or wild
brown trout because of the spawn.
Winter:
The stream provides very good fishing during the winter
months due to the warmer spring creek water.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Spring Creek Species Brown Trout (Wild) Size Medium, 12 miles long Location Southeastern Pennsylvania Nearest Town Philadelphia Season First Saturday of April through February: Access: Good in most areas Non-Resident License State of Pennsylvania Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart (Coming) USGS Real Time Stream Flow: Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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