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Mill Creek

Mill Creek in the Upper Delaware watershed of Pennsylvania holds brown and brook trout over a short stretch with 5 access points.

  • 7 miRiver length
  • 2Game fish
  • 5Access points
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About Mill Creek

Mill Creek is in the Upper Delaware watershed in Pennsylvania. Our map shows about 7 miles of water and 5 access points.

It holds brown trout and brook trout. It is small freestone water.

Spring hatches bring mayflies and caddis.

Devils Hole Creek and Rattlesnake Creek are nearby.

Check current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules before you fish.

Fish you'll catch

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Hatching in November

What's on the water in the Upper Delaware watershed this month, and the fly to match.

Blue-Winged Olive
Mayfly
#18-22, Sparkle Dun
44–58°F
Autumn Caddis
Caddis
#14, October Caddis
48–58°F
All 12 hatches this year
Little Black Stonefly
Stonefly
#18, Elk Hair Caddis
38–50°F
Blue-Winged Olive
Mayfly
#18-22, Sparkle Dun
44–58°F
Quill Gordon
Mayfly
#12-14, Quill Gordon
48–56°F
Grannom Caddis
Caddis
#14-16, Elk Hair Caddis
48–58°F
Hendrickson
Mayfly
#12-14, Comparadun
48–58°F
March Brown
Mayfly
#10-12, March Brown
52–62°F
Green Drake
Mayfly
#8-10, Green Drake Wulff
55–65°F
Light Cahill
Mayfly
#14, Light Cahill
58–70°F
Sulphur
Mayfly
#16-18, Parachute Sulphur
55–68°F
Trico
Mayfly
#22-26, Trico Spinner
60–72°F
Isonychia
Mayfly
#10-12, Slate Drake
58–68°F
Autumn Caddis
Caddis
#14, October Caddis
48–58°F

Light bars show the season and dark bars the peak. The ringed month is this month.

Tips for fishing Mill Creek

  • Fish the pools

    Trout hold in deeper pools.

  • Stay low

    Clear water spooks fish.

  • Go light

    Small water favors short rods.

  • Hit the hatches

    Spring hatches are reliable.

  • Use the map

    The FlyFishFinder app maps all 5 access points. Free users can see today's top 10 rivers.

Every access point on Mill Creek, in your pocket.

  • 5 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
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Mill Creek FAQ

What is the best time to fish Mill Creek PA?

Spring and fall.

Where is Mill Creek?

In the Upper Delaware watershed in Pennsylvania.

Can you wade Mill Creek?

Yes.

What flies work on Mill Creek?

Pheasant Tail, Elk Hair Caddis and Parachute Adams. The app shows what is hatching and working today.

What fish live in Mill Creek?

Brown trout and brook trout.

Are there special rules?

Check the current Fish and Boat Commission regulations.

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