What flies are hatching on the Spring Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Spring Creek include Blue-Winged Olive, Sulphur, Trico. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Spring Creek?

The Spring Creek is running at 60.5 CFS at the Spring Creek near Axemann, PA gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Spring Creek fishable today?

Spring Creek is rated marginal right now. Flow is 60.5 CFS at the Spring Creek near Axemann, PA gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Spring Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Spring Creek — Spring Creek near Axemann, PA

Marginal

60.5CFS

Discharge

2.31ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 26 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.32 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

56°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph29.32 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

62° / 34°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

68° / 43°

Tue

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Overcast

71° / 49°

Wed

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Drizzle

68° / 47°

0.08"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 60.5 CFS · Midges and BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Spring Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Spring Creek · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Limestone flows stable through late fall.

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About Spring Creek

A cold limestone spring creek emerging below Bellefonte in Centre County — exceptionally stable flows and year-round fishability. Class A wild brown and rainbow trout, technical sight-fishing in clear water, and a Blue-Winged Olive hatch that runs nearly every month of the year. Among the best winter trout fisheries on the East Coast.

Blue-Winged OliveSulphurTricoCaddisMidge

Regulations

Catch-and-Release All Tackle through the Bellefonte / Spring Creek Canyon corridor under PFBC special regulations. Mining-era contamination has historically restricted consumption — verify current advisories with PA DEP. Requires PA fishing license + trout/salmon permit.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Spring Creek with more confidence.