Letort Spring Run

About Letort Spring Run

The Letort Spring Run is a renowned, spring-fed wild brown trout stream in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, known for its challenging yet rewarding fly fishing. This approximately 10-mile long, 20-foot wide stream flows through Letort Spring Park, boasting exceptionally fertile waters that support abundant aquatic life. Anglers will find opportunities for challenging dry fly fishing, particularly for midges and terrestrials, with pioneers of these techniques having developed strategies here. The stream also supports hatches of Blue Wing Olives and Tricos, and midges are a consistent option throughout the year. A 1.5-mile catch-and-release section, accessible via the Letort Nature Trail, is ideal for encountering large brown trout, while other areas permit all legal fishing methods. Anglers should be aware of the stream's silty bottoms and potential depth, often necessitating bank fishing.