Ansonia Accesson Pine Creek (Pine Creek Gorge)
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.
What to tie on at Ansonia Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Stimulator (Yellow)
Recent angler reports explicitly mention size 10, 12 hoppers working on the surface; the Stimulator is an excellent hopper imitation for summer, attracting both trout and smallmouth.
Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
Recent angler reports indicate small streamers are effective, and this classic olive pattern imitates leeches and baitfish, a consistent food source for bass.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
Recent angler reports indicate nymphing deeper pockets is currently most effective; this is a highly versatile searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects.
Clouser Crayfish (river)
Recent angler reports specifically recommend targeting smallmouth bass with crayfish patterns, which are a primary food source for them in rocky areas.
Yellow Sally
Recent angler reports explicitly mention stoneflies as active, and Yellow Sallies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes.
Buy at AmazonFlying Ant
Recent angler reports explicitly mention size 14, 16 ants working on the surface, making this a top current producer for trout and bass.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are expected to hatch consistently in May, especially on overcast days, making this an excellent emerger/dun imitation.
March Brown Nymph
Before and during the active March Brown hatch, trout will be feeding heavily on subsurface nymphs.
Hendrickson Nymph
Hendrickson nymphs are actively moving in the water column before their emergence, providing a consistent food source for trout.
Pennsylvania season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.