Dunbar Creek
PA
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Stream
About Dunbar Creek
Dunbar Creek, a 12.6-mile stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, offers a recovering fishery for brook and brown trout, with occasional rainbow trout sightings. Anglers can find success in the popular Catch-and-Release Flyfishing Only section near the Game Commission Building, as well as in the more remote upper reaches within State Game Lands No. 51, where wild brook and brown trout reside. Sporadic hatches of March Browns, Green Drakes, Sulphurs, and various caddis flies are reported, making it a promising location for dry fly and nymphing tactics. A 9-foot 4-weight fly rod is well-suited for tackling this stream.
Dunbar Creek Hatch Chart
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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 spring and summer. Check water conditions before heading out.
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Conditions Report
Read tips and insights about recent conditions for Dunbar Creek — gathered from on line sources.
Read the Conditions ReportWater conditions (USGS)
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 USGS National Water Information System
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow 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
Methods
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
State Wildlife Area