Pine Creek
PA
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Stream
About Pine Creek
West Branch Pine Creek is a 17-mile tributary of Big Pine Creek located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, offering a diverse fly fishing experience for brook and brown trout. This high-gradient stream features numerous riffles and pocket water, becoming a Class A wild trout fishery with brush-choked, skinny water for approximately 7 miles above Lyman Run. Downstream from Lyman Run, West Branch Pine Creek is primarily a stocked fishery with rainbow and brown trout. Anglers can anticipate significant hatches including Hendrickson, Quill Gordon, Blue Wing Olive, Green Drake, March Brown, Sulphur, Slate Drake, and Trico. West Branch Road parallels the stream, providing convenient access with numerous turnouts for both wading and fishing from canoes or kayaks. A 9-foot 5-weight rod with floating line is well-suited for targeting trout with dry flies and small nymphs in this pocket water.
Pine Creek Hatch Chart
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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 Pine 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
Fishing Styles
Methods
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
Private With Easement