Bushkill Creek
PA
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Creek
About Bushkill Creek
Bushkill Creek is a 13-mile-long limestone stream in Southeast Pennsylvania, known for its wild brown trout and stocked brook and brown trout in Jacobsburg State Park. This tributary of the Delaware River offers excellent opportunities for wading anglers, particularly within Jacobsburg State Park, which features the Lehigh Valley's only remaining old-growth forest. Anglers can also find success in the 1.1-mile Catch-and-Release, Artificial Lure Only section in downtown Easton, a designated PA Class A wild brown trout stream. Expect prolific hatches of blue-winged olives, caddis, sulphurs, crane flies, and tricos, with the trico hatch being a significant event that can create blizzard-like conditions. For fishing these hatches, consider small nymph patterns like Zebra Midges or Pheasant Tails, or try tiny dry flies. A 9-foot 4-weight fly rod with a floating line and 4X-6X tippet is recommended.
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
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.
Methods
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
Private With Easement
State Wildlife Area
Trip Planning
Best fishing typically occurs during spring and summer. Check water conditions before heading out.
For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.