Big Spring Creek
PA
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Spring Creek
About Big Spring Creek
Big Spring Creek is a world-famous, highly productive limestone spring creek in South-Central Pennsylvania, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and challenging fly fishing. This six-mile tributary of Conodoguinet Creek supports robust populations of large brook trout, along with rainbow and brown trout that demand stealth and accuracy. Anglers will find excellent opportunities to target trout with dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, with important hatches including Blue Winged Olives, Sulphurs, and Tricos. The creek's clear water necessitates light leaders and tippets, and precise casting is essential to avoid spooking the wary fish. Access is readily available from U.S. Route 11, with specific fly-fishing-only sections and shallow areas suitable for wading, though careful movement is advised.
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Regulations
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Fly Fishing Only: This water is restricted to fly fishing gear. No spinning or bait-casting equipment permitted.
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Catch & Release: All fish must be immediately released. Handle with care using barbless hooks.
Fishing Styles
undefined USGS Water Conditions
Water conditions for the last 7 days. You can gain insights to fishing activity based on these conditions, like water temperature and flow.
Data sourced from the USGS National Water Information System
Methods
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
State Wildlife Area
Regulations
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Fly Fishing Only: This water is restricted to fly fishing gear. No spinning or bait-casting equipment permitted.
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Catch & Release: All fish must be immediately released. Handle with care using barbless hooks.
Trip Planning
Best fishing typically occurs during year round. Check water conditions before heading out.
See what insects are emerging on Big Spring Creek's hatch forecast — including active hatches, water temperatures, and which patterns to have in your box this month.