Elk Creek
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
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Elk Creek originates from a cool limestone spring in
Bald Eagle State Forest. With continuous hatches throughout
the year, it is one of the few food-rich streams
loaded with wild trout. The creek is not stocked, and
maintains healthy populations of both wild brown and
native brook trout. Most sections of Elk Creek are less
than 15 feet wide, and none are over 25. The first mile
or so is quite small and slow, as well as silted, causing
an intermittent flow that leaves some areas completely
dry in midsummer.
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Conditions at Nearby Penns Creek
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Conditions at Nearby Bald Eagle Creek
> Topographic Map
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of Elk & Penns Creek Area
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It perks up again around Spring Bank,
where a limestone spring revives it with a strong flow
of cool water. From the confluence with Pine Creek,
Elk doubles in width, and long, slow pools produce good
fishing.
Flyfishing anglers can experience a tremendous
hatch of sulphurs and terrestrial fishing is excellent
in the meadow stretches. The best results can be had
in overcast weather, using long leaders, a careful approach
and thin tippets. No special regulations are enforced
on Elk Creek. Nearby streams
include Penns Creek and Spring
Creek.
FISHING CONDITIONS:
• Water Levels - Water Conditions Nearby at Penns Creek
• Fishing Reports - Elk Creek Fishing Conditions (The Feathered Hook Inn & Fly Shop)
• Species - Trout - Wild and Stocked
LOCAL INFORMATION:
Lodging
Reynolds Mansion Bed & Breakfast · 101 West Linn Street · Bellefonte,
PA 16823 · 800-899-3929
Starry Night Bed and Breakfast · 1170 West Branch Road · State
College, PA 16801 · 814-234-4466
Bald Eagle State Park · 149 Main Park Road · Howard, PA 16841 · 814-625-2775
Restaurants
Gamble Mill Restaurant · Lamb Street · Bellefonte, PA 16823 · 814-355-7764
Schnitzel's Tavern · 315 West High Street · Bellefonte, PA 16823 · 814-355-4230
La Bella Trattoria · 116 East High Street · Bellefonte, PA 16823 · 814-353-8808
Tackle Shops
Flyfisher's Paradise · 2603 East College Avenue · State College, PA 16801 · 814-234-4189
John's Bait & Tackle · 124 Baron Way · Bellefonte, PA 16823 · 814-355-2265
The Feathered Hook Inn & Fly Shop · Main St. · Coburn, PA. 16832 · 814-349-8757
Guide Services
Keystone Anglers · 104 West Main St. · Lock Haven, PA 17745 · 570-660-9602
The Feathered Hook Inn & Fly Shop · Main St. · Coburn, PA. 16832 · 814-349-8757
Clubs & Associations
Penns Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited - http://members.acsworld.net/pnscrktu/main.htm
Penns Valley Conservation Association - http://www.third-wave.com/feathrhk/pvca.htm
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