Caldwell Creek
PA
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Creek
About Caldwell Creek
Caldwell Creek, a medium-sized freestone stream in Northwestern Pennsylvania, offers challenging yet rewarding fly fishing for both native and stocked brown trout, along with wild brook trout. This heavily wooded tributary of Oil Creek features a robust aquatic insect population, including plentiful Mayflies, Caddisflies, and Stoneflies, making it ideal for dry fly and nymphing. Access to the West Branch, known for its tree-lined canopy and undercut banks, is available via State Routes 304 and 357, though some hiking is required. The main stem, accessible from Doytville Road, boasts deep pools and excellent canopy coverage, providing ideal conditions for large holdover brown trout and is wadeable. A year-round catch and release section extends over three and a half miles from the West Branch Bridge to Three Bridge Run, offering continuous fishing opportunities.
Access
Seasons
Water
Fish Species
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Regulations
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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 Only
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
State Wildlife Area
Regulations
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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 spring and summer. Check water conditions before heading out.
See what insects are emerging on Caldwell Creek's hatch forecast — including active hatches, water temperatures, and which patterns to have in your box this month.