Lick Run
Lick Run in the West Branch Susquehanna watershed of Pennsylvania offers wild brown and brook trout in a quiet mountain setting.
- 23 miRiver length
- Apr–OctBest season
- 2Game fish
- 3Access points
In the FlyFishFinder appAbout Lick Run
Lick Run is a small Pennsylvania mountain stream in the West Branch Susquehanna watershed. It runs about 23 miles and carries Gold Medal, wild trout production and wilderness trout designations. It holds brown trout and brook trout.
Pools, riffles and pocket water call for careful approaches. Nearby streams include Chatham Run, Mill Run and Tangascootack Creek.
Typical hatches include Hendricksons, March Browns, Green Drakes and Sulphurs. Check the current Pennsylvania regulations before you fish.
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Other gages nearby
- Pine Creek below L Pine Creek near Waterville, PA10.2 mi away Not reporting USGS 01549700
- West Branch Susquehanna River at Renovo, PA12.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 01545500
- Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station, PA13.1 mi away Not reporting USGS 01548005
- WB Susquehanna River at Jersey Shore, PA14.7 mi away Not reporting USGS 01549760
- Bald Eagle Creek at Blanchard, PA15.7 mi away Not reporting USGS 01547500
- Pine Creek at Cedar Run, PA17.8 mi away Not reporting USGS 01548500
- Kettle Creek near Westport, PA18.7 mi away Not reporting USGS 01545000
- Blockhouse Creek near English Center, PA20.6 mi away Not reporting USGS 01549500
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Hatching in November
What's on the water in the West Branch Susquehanna watershed this month, and the fly to match.
All 12 hatches this year
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Tips for fishing Lick Run
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Wade quietly
Wild trout spook easily.
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Fish terrestrials in summer
Ants and beetles work on small streams.
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Use mapped access
The FlyFishFinder app maps the access points on Lick Run.
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Check the rules for your section
Regulations can change by section and by year. Read the current Pennsylvania rules before you rig up.
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Bring the right gear for the water
Pack polarized glasses, a wading staff if you wade, and a plan for getting back before dark.
Every access point on Lick Run, in your pocket.
- 3 mapped access points, with parking and put-ins
- Today's Fishability score, so you fish the day that lines up
- Bite forecast for the days ahead
Rivers near Lick Run
Lick Run FAQ
When is the best time to fly fish Lick Run?
Spring through fall.
Where can I fish Lick Run in Pennsylvania?
Use the mapped access points. Chatham Run and Mill Run are close.
Can you wade Lick Run?
Yes.
What flies work on Lick Run?
Hendrickson, March Brown and Sulphur patterns work, plus small terrestrials. For what is hatching and working today, check the FlyFishFinder app.
What fish are in Lick Run?
Lick Run holds Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
Are there special rules on Lick Run?
Special regulations apply to some sections. Check the current Pennsylvania regulations.
