Falling Spring Branch Creek
PA
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Spring Creek
About Falling Spring Branch Creek
Falling Spring Branch Creek is a narrow, four-mile limestone spring creek near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, averaging 25 feet wide and maintaining a cool temperature year-round. This fishery is home to wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout, with the upstream section managed under Catch-and-Release – Flyfishing Only regulations. Anglers will find challenging, educated trout that require accurate fly selection, especially with the presence of lush aquatic vegetation. Key insect hatches include Blue Winged Olives, Blue Quills, Light Cahills, Caddisflies (Cinnamon and Spotted Sedges), Sulphurs, and Tricos, offering diverse fishing opportunities. The creek is accessible for wading, with most of the stream flowing through private property where landowners are generally accommodating. A 9-foot 3-wt fly rod with floating line and 4X-6X tippet is recommended for dry fly and nymph fishing.
Access
Seasons
Water
Fish Species
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
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
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Wade Only
Land Ownership
Private With Easement
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 and fall. Check water conditions before heading out.
See what insects are emerging on Falling Spring Branch Creek's hatch forecast — including active hatches, water temperatures, and which patterns to have in your box this month.