Yellow Breeches Creek
Fly fishing the Yellow Breeches in Pennsylvania near Boiling Springs and Allenberry, a limestone creek with brown, rainbow and brook trout.
- 74 miRiver length
- 3Game fish
- 55Access points
In the FlyFishFinder appAbout Yellow Breeches Creek
The Yellow Breeches is a well known limestone stream in Cumberland County. The most popular water is the catch and release section between Boiling Springs and Allenberry. A big limestone spring keeps it cold all year. The water is smooth and slow, so long leaders and careful presentations matter.
The fish are brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. The creek is stocked heavily, but it also supports a strong brown trout population, and wild fish turn up in the mix. Stuart Park is a good place to fish. Little Run and the Allenberry entrance give access to the special section.
The section gets crowded. Midweek and early morning give more room. Spring brings the best insect hatches. Sulphurs in May are a highlight, and July and August are good for terrestrials like ants. A late season white fly hatch brings White Wulffs out at dusk.
Letort Spring Run and Conodoguinet Creek are nearby.
Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations for each section.
Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp Hill, PA
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Nearby gages
- Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown, PA9.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 01570000
- Bermudian Creek at Oxford Road near Heidlersburg, PA11.2 mi away Not reporting USGS 01573849
- Mountain Creek near Pine Grove Furnace, PA12.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 01571184
- Big Spring Creek at Big Spring, PA14.9 mi away Not reporting USGS 01569460
- West Conewago Creek at East Berlin, PA15.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 01573825
- Paxton Creek near Glenwood, PA18.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 01571005
- Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA21.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 01573600
- Bixler Run near Loysville, PA21.6 mi away Not reporting USGS 01567500
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Tips for fishing Yellow Breeches Creek
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Use long leaders
Smooth water and spooky fish call for a delicate approach.
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Fish midweek
The special section gets busy on weekends.
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Try ants in summer
Cinnamon ants and other terrestrials work in July and August.
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Stay for dusk
White Wulffs fish well in late summer evenings.
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Start at Stuart Park
It is a good place for visitors to begin.
Every access point on Yellow Breeches Creek, in your pocket.
- 55 mapped access points, with parking and put-ins
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Yellow Breeches Creek FAQ
What is the best time to fly fish the Yellow Breeches in Pennsylvania?
The creek fishes year round. Spring has the best hatches and summer is good for terrestrials.
Where can I fly fish the Yellow Breeches near Boiling Springs?
Boiling Springs to Allenberry is the best known section. The app map shows mapped access points along the creek.
Can you wade the Yellow Breeches?
Yes. The water is smooth and slow.
What flies work on the Yellow Breeches?
Sulphur parachutes, Cress Bugs, scuds, ants, Zebra Midges and White Wulffs. The FlyFishFinder app shows what is hatching and working on the Yellow Breeches today.
What fish are in the Yellow Breeches?
Brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout.
Are there special rules on the Yellow Breeches?
Yes. The catch and release section has its own rules. Check the current Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations before you go.
