Little Lehigh Creek
PA
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Stream
About Little Lehigh Creek
Little Lehigh Creek is a 24-mile-long limestone spring creek in Southeast Pennsylvania, flowing through a beautiful park system near Allentown. This stream is renowned for its wild brown trout, along with brook and rainbow trout, and offers challenging fly fishing opportunities. Anglers can target the catch-and-release, fly-fishing-only sections, with the lower section known for producing large brown trout. The creek supports a variety of hatches, including Blue Winged Olives, Blue Quills, Pale Evening Dunes, Sulphurs, Yellow Drakes, White Flies, and abundant Caddisflies. Matching these insect hatches is crucial for success on this clear, wary trout water, where dry fly and nymphing techniques are effective. Access is facilitated by well-maintained trails and dedicated parking areas, though wading is discouraged due to the creek's clarity and the trout's educated nature.
Little Lehigh 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 year round and spring. Check water conditions before heading out.
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Conditions Report
Read tips and insights about recent conditions for Little Lehigh Creek — gathered from on line sources.
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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
Brown Trout
Brook 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
Private With Easement