Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge)Fishing report · river in Pennsylvania
Pine Creek offers diverse angling from small wild trout sections to productive lower beats; it's also a destination for anglers seeking solitude and scenic float trips.
Crisp fall weather with clear skies (48°F
- 01Crisp fall weather with clear skies (48°F, 6 mph NW wind, 86% humidity).
- 02Primary hatches include Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and a robust October Caddis emergence.
- 03Midge activity is consistent subsurface, providing a year-round food source for trout.
- 04Spawning brown trout create opportunistic feeding for egg patterns.
- 05Smallmouth bass remain active and will key into crayfish and hellgrammite imitations in rocky areas.
- 06Streamer fishing is highly effective in cooler fall waters for aggressive trout and bass.
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8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Woolly Bugger
Streamers are crucial in the fall. An olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from predatory trout and smallmouth bass.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Large stonefly nymphs are a year-round food source, and this weighted pattern is excellent for getting down to the bottom where trout feed on dislodged insects in colder fall flows.
Buy at AmazonMahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) are a prominent late summer and fall mayfly hatch, offering dry fly opportunities for rising trout.
Buy at AmazonClouser Crayfish
Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky river environments. This streamer is excellent for targeting them when stripped along the bottom.
Buy at AmazonHellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent, high-protein food source for smallmouth bass in rocky rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern in the fall.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a classic and important fall hatch on Pine Creek, making this a go-to dry fly for rising trout.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
As brown trout begin their spawning rituals in the fall, egg patterns become highly effective for opportunistic trout and other species feeding on loose eggs.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Baetis Nymph
While no recent reports exist, Baetis nymphs are active year-round and particularly in the fall. This nymph effectively imitates subsurface mayfly activity.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis represent one of the last large caddis hatches of the year, providing a substantial meal for trout and an exciting dry fly opportunity in the fall.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a consistent food source in colder water and year-round, making this a highly effective nymph for finicky trout in fall conditions.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Ansonia Access
Common put-in for float trips through the gorge and near productive trout runs.
Waterville / Tiadaghton Reach
Accessible wading reaches upstream of the main gorge with consistent trout fishing.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Slate Run Tackle Shop
Kettle Creek Tackle Shop
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Common questions about Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge).
What flies work best on Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge) right now are Woolly Bugger (100% confidence), Flying Ant (100% confidence), Yellow Sally (100% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge)?
Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge) holds Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.