Tulpehocken Creek
Fly fishing Tulpehocken Creek in Pennsylvania near Reading, a Blue Marsh tailwater with brown and rainbow trout and easy wading.
- 52 miRiver length
- Apr–JunBest season
- 2Game fish
- 39Access points
In the FlyFishFinder appAbout Tulpehocken Creek
The Tully is a classic tailwater near Reading. Cold water released from the bottom of Blue Marsh Lake keeps it cool into the summer months. The creek is wide and gentle with a gravel and mud bottom, which makes it an easy wade for any skill level.
The fish are brown trout and rainbow trout. Stocked fish spread through the big pools, while holdovers sit in deeper current slots and below rock deflectors. The regulated water below the dam runs for miles. Check whether the rules where you fish are catch and release or delayed harvest.
Spring and fall have comfortable weather and active feeding. Because the creek is fertile, trout pay attention to small midges and small flies. Soft mud shelves near the banks can be tricky.
Stoneflies, egg patterns and Rainbow Warriors are favorites. Blue-winged olives, sulphurs and tricos appear on the hatch list.
Spring Creek and Cacoosing Creek are nearby.
Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations.
Tulpehocken Creek near Bernville, PA
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Nearby gages
- Maiden Creek at Berkley, PA11.8 mi away 136 cfs Normal 4.98 ft USGS 01470761
- Schuylkill River at Reading, PA12.0 mi away 433 cfs Below normal 3.06 ft USGS 01471510
- Schuylkill River at Berne, PA12.7 mi away 196 cfs Below normal 4.95 ft USGS 01470500
- Swatara Creek near Pine Grove, PA16.5 mi away 39 cfs Below normal 3.00 ft USGS 01572025
- Schuylkill River at Landingville, PA17.0 mi away 75 cfs Below normal 3.02 ft USGS 01468500
- Maiden Creek near Virginville, PA17.7 mi away 34 cfs Below normal 3.10 ft USGS 01470755
- Swatara Creek near Inwood, PA20.8 mi away 54 cfs Below normal 2.07 ft USGS 01572190
- Quittapahilla Creek near Bellegrove, PA21.6 mi away 65 cfs Normal 3.42 ft USGS 01573160
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Tips for fishing Tulpehocken Creek
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Go small
The creek is fertile and fish eat tiny flies.
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Watch the mud
Soft shelves hide near the banks.
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Fish spring and fall
April to June and September to November are the comfortable windows.
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Check the section
Rules differ below the dam.
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Look near the deflectors
Holdover trout sit below rock structures.
Every access point on Tulpehocken Creek, in your pocket.
- 39 mapped access points, with parking and put-ins
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Tulpehocken Creek FAQ
What is the best time to fly fish Tulpehocken Creek in Pennsylvania?
April to June and September to November.
Where can I fly fish Tulpehocken Creek near Reading?
Below Blue Marsh Dam. The app map shows mapped access points along the creek.
Can you wade Tulpehocken Creek?
Yes. It is an easy wade with a gravel bottom.
What flies work on Tulpehocken Creek?
Stoneflies, egg patterns, Rainbow Warriors and small midge patterns. The FlyFishFinder app shows what is hatching and working on Tulpehocken Creek today.
What fish are in Tulpehocken Creek?
Brown trout and rainbow trout.
Are there special rules on Tulpehocken Creek?
Yes. Special regulations apply below the dam. Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules before you go.
