Loyalhanna Creek
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
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Beautiful Loyalhanna Creek is heavily stocked from
Ligonier to Kingston and contains hatchery fish almost
exclusively, although you can still find some wild species
above Ligonier. Many sections of the creek feature long,
shallow riffles, with unexpectedly deep pools nestled
behind large boulders. Special regulations on Loyalhanna
Creek allow for abundant trout fishing often lasting
well into July. During the midsummer, however, the water
temperatures rise a bit too high for trout.
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The delayed harvest artificial lures only area is the stream's
biggest draw, stretching from Route 711 near Ligonier downstream
to just above the State Route 2045 bridge. This area is clean
flowing and about 50 feet wide until it is joined by Mill
Creek, which nearly doubles its volume and adds silt. Loyalhanna
Creek is a popular fishery with spinning anglers, bait fishermen
and flyfishermen as well. The creek's mix of gravel bottom
and limestone provides an enticing flyfishing experience,
with caddis as the stream's main hatch. Low to moderate waters
can be effectively fished with terrestrial imitations.
FISHING CONDITIONS:
• Water Levels - Water
levels near Kingston
• Fishing Reports -
• Species - Trout and smallmouth bass
LOCAL INFORMATION:
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast of Greensburg · 119 Alwine Avenue · Greensburg, PA · 15601 · 866-888-0303
Lady Of The Lake · 157 Route 30 East · Ligonier, PA · 15658 · 724-238-6955
Linn Run State Park · East of Ligonier · Rector, PA 15677 · 724-238-6623
Restaurants
Ligonier Country Inn · Route 30, 3 miles East of Ligonier · Ligonier, PA 15658 · 724-238-3651
Carol and Dave's Roadhouse · 3705 Route 711 North · Ligonier, PA 15658 · 724-238-2296
Green Gables Restaurant · 7712 Somerset Pike · Jennerstown, PA 15547 · 814-629-9201
Tackle Shops
Loyalhanna Fishing Post · 30 West Plaza · Ligonier, PA 15658 · 724 238-5551
Ligonier Outfitters · 127 West Main Street · Ligonier, PA 15658 · 724-238-4900
Guide Services
Ligonier Outfitters · 127 West Main Street · Ligonier, PA 15658 · 724-238-4900
Clubs & Associations
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