Houserville / Stone Valley Roadon Spring Creek
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Spring Creek
- 01Excellent fall dry-fly action anticipated with active hatches.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively hatching, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 03Slate Drakes continue to be present, offering additional dry-fly opportunities.
- 04Midges remain a consistent and important food source subsurface.
- 05Larger trout are becoming more aggressive and responsive to streamer patterns.
What to tie on at Houserville / Stone Valley Road
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Scud
Freshwater amphipods (scuds) are a consistent year-round food source in nutrient-rich spring creeks like Spring Creek.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
A classic and versatile nymph, the Pheasant Tail effectively imitates various mayfly nymphs active subsurface, making it a reliable searching pattern for Spring Creek trout in the fall.
Buy at AmazonComparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in the fall, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on Spring Creek.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are consistently hatching in spring, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger
As fall progresses, larger brown trout become more aggressive, targeting leeches and baitfish. An olive Woolly Bugger is an excellent choice for enticing strikes.
Buy at AmazonScud
As a fertile spring creek, Spring Creek has a massive population of Gammarus (scuds). These are a year-round staple, and pink or orange 'hot spots' work well in winter.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are the most prolific and consistent food source in Pennsylvania spring creeks during February. Black and red patterns in small sizes are essential.
Buy at AmazonGriffith's Gnat
On calmer, warmer winter afternoons, midges cluster on the surface. This is the gold-standard dry fly for winter midge activity on Spring Creek.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and active insect year-round in spring creeks, making this a consistent producer for finicky trout.
Buy at AmazonPennsylvania season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.