Tionesta Creek

Tionesta Creek

PA

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About Tionesta Creek

Tionesta Creek in Lynch, Pennsylvania, offers a dynamic fly fishing experience with a diverse fishery. Anglers can target elusive Brown Trout, native Brook Trout, hard-fighting Rainbow Trout, and even American Shad, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The creek provides excellent opportunities for various fly fishing techniques, with notable hatches including Midges, Stoneflies, Blue Winged Olives, Hendricksons, Grannom Caddis, Green Drakes, Pale Evening Duns, Light Cahills, Yellow Sally Stoneflies, and Tricos. Access is made convenient through several points like Sheffield Bridge, Frazier Drive, Kinley Run, and Minister Creek Campground, with fishing spots such as Wagon Wheel Access, Loleta Recreational Area, Kellettville Bridge, and Mayburg Bridge known for their productivity.

Tionesta Creek Hatch Chart

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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 Tionesta Creek — gathered from on line sources.

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Water 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

Easy Access

Seasons

SpringSummerFallWinter

Water

Mountain StreamSmall Stream

Fish Species

Brown Trout

Brook Trout

Rainbow Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Muskie

Walleye

Fishing Styles

Dry FlyNymphing

Methods

Wade Friendly

Land Ownership

Public Forest Service