Spring Creek
Fly fishing Spring Creek in Pennsylvania near State College and Bellefonte, a limestone creek packed with wild brown trout.
- 33 miRiver length
- 1Game fish
- 37Access points
In the FlyFishFinder appAbout Spring Creek
Spring Creek flows past State College and through Bellefonte in Centre County. It is a limestone creek fed by springs, so the water stays near the low fifties all year. It is classed as Class A wild trout water by Pennsylvania.
The only trout here are brown trout and they are wild, sleek and picky. Wading is easy, but fragile weed beds cover the bottom, so step carefully. The Fisherman's Paradise section near Bellefonte is one of the best known fly water areas in the East. Check its current rules.
Sulphurs in May are the big hatch, with blue-winged olives in spring and fall and caddis too. Hendricksons, March browns, green drakes, light cahills, tricos and isonychia appear on the chart. Little black stoneflies show up early.
Buffalo Run and Slab Cabin Run are nearby. Light presentations and Euro nymph setups beat heavy indicators.
Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations. Special rules apply to parts of the creek.
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Tips for fishing Spring Creek
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Watch the weeds
Fragile aquatic plants line the bottom. Avoid stepping on them.
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Go light
Skip the heavy indicators and keep your presentation light.
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Fish evenings in May
Sulphur hatches build toward dusk.
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Study the water
Trout feed in the open because food is rich. Watch before you cast.
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Check section rules
Fisherman's Paradise has its own rules.
Every access point on Spring Creek, in your pocket.
- 37 mapped access points, with parking and put-ins
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Spring Creek FAQ
What is the best time to fly fish Spring Creek in Pennsylvania?
Spring is best, with sulphurs in May as the main event.
Where can I fly fish Spring Creek near State College?
Near State College and Bellefonte. The app map shows mapped access points along the creek.
Can you wade Spring Creek?
Yes. Wading is very accessible, but protect the weed beds.
What flies work on Spring Creek?
Sulphur duns, blue-winged olives, tan caddis, Walt's Worms and Zebra Midges. The FlyFishFinder app shows what is hatching and working on Spring Creek today.
What fish are in Spring Creek?
Brown trout.
Are there special rules on Spring Creek?
Yes. Some sections have special regulations. Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules before you go.
