Good fishing can be had for holdover and wild trout on the many, many miles of open regulated water. Stay out of the stream as much as possible. Hennies on top. > stray caddis flies, #16-18 Fly Fishing If fly fishing is your forte, Yellow Breeches Creek is an angler’s delight. PF&BC is transitioning to a new system and it should be on line by Friday, January 15. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water! Below the village of Boiling Springs the Breeches ... becomes a medium to large sized stream coursing eastward, eventually joining the Susquehanna River at New Cumberland. There is very limited parking off of Criswell Drive. "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Yellow Breeches Creek is one of the famous limestone trout streams of the Cumberland Valley in south-central Pennsylvania. The one-mile Catch-and-Release stretch can become crowded during major hatches. There are areas holding wild trout downstream of there too. It has been reported that some anglers are walking down Criswell Road and cutting through the properties along the creek. I don't think you'll need to get too fancy with them; as always, it's size and shape... In addition to Allenberry, (717) 258-3211 www.allenberry.com, there are some hotels open in the area and some restaurants are open for both take out and limited dine-in service. Designated as a “Pennsylvania Scenic River”, Yellow Breeches never has a shortage of trout (mix of stocked and wild trout). Find fishing reports, fly shops, guides and lodging. A huge re-stocking program supports this river, with fish plentiful for almost its entire length. In early May, the March Browns and Sulphurs hatch and last until June. Catskill fly fishing report. Since most of the trout are stocked, they are not really picky feeders but, the pressure in some parts of the creek … Buggers in all colors. Try sight fishing with very small nymphs, Zebras and so forth. The Hexes will usually start around the last week of August. Yellow Breeches Fishing Report, 4/12/16 0. All Rights Reserved. You don't wanna be a spot burner! Wild, holdover and stocked trout provide for good action throughout most of the year. Best bet is to maybe run smallish streamers, Woolly Buggers, etc. Print a couple of copies, if you like. If you fish the Breeches, you have likely caught some of their fish. Check them out at www.allenberry.com or call (717) 258-3211 to see what the status of dining in and lodging are. Try I.C.S.I. While some were fishing, others were enjoying the pool and the Spa. TRIP C C1 - Creekwood Park. Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: > Midges, #20-24. Yellow Breeches Creek is one of the Cumberland Valley’s famous limestone trout streams. While we won't likely see ideal temps again for a while, there is a chance for fish as long as water is warming. I came across the Allen Cedar […] Yellow Breeches Creek has holdover trout as well as stocked trout. from various springs that flow through the Huntsdale Hatchery and then become the source of the stream. Yellow Breeches begins in Michaux State Forest and flows approximately 40 miles to its confluence with the Susquehanna River, and most of it contains populations of both wild and stocked trout. The stream is stocked by both the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as well as local sportsman's cooperative nurseries. >Streamers are a good bet for some action. If you access the Yellow Breeches through the Allenberry property, perhaps you might consider checking out the restaurant for a sandwich and a beer afterwards. That's where the eggs are. Yellow Breeches Fishing Report, 4/12/16 0. Hedricksons are on! Please click on any of these river links to view current fishing conditions, hatch updates and more. Nice Brown Lisa! Streamers really come into their own during the cold water period. There are trout scattered along its length. Check the Yellow Breeches Creek fly-fishing report for current fishing conditions. You are invited to leave your comments and experiences with fishing the Breeches at the end of this report; just scroll down... becomes a medium to large sized stream coursing eastward, eventually joining the Susquehanna River at New Cumberland. Yellow Breeches: Small Nymphs in generic patterns. Fish species: Wild brown trout, stocked rainbows, browns, brook trout, Fishing season: Year Round in C&R Area (Prime: April - mid-November, mid-Jan.-March), Nearest airport: Harrisburg International Airport - 45 minutes, Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader, Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet, Best fly fishing rod: 8' 6" 4 Weight Fly Rod, Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line. The stream is stocked by both the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as well as local sportsman’s cooperative nurseries. Devin Shoff. Located along the banks of the Yellow Breeches Creek in Pennsylvania’s scenic Cumberland Valley with walk-in access to some of the best fly fishing east of the Mississippi, you’ll find quiet relaxation combined with outdoor adventure. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Fishing Creek, in Pennsylvania! If there is not obvious parking available perhaps looking for a different spot to fish is a good idea. Yellow Breeches Creek, Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions Reported by Tom Baltz/Endorsed Guide > If you fish, try to pick the warmest part of the warmest days. Access the Catch & Release area from the Run parking lot at the south end of Boiling Springs Lake or by parking off Criswell Road. never seen so many big fish in one place just wish we could have hooked up with them all lol! Since 1856, Yellow Breeches Creek, Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions. Light Cahills and Yellow Drakes begin hatching in June. If you prefer to rent a kayak or canoe, Susquehanna Outfitters, in nearby Wormleysburg, has rentals available for off-site trips. In March and April, the Blue-winged Olives hatch, and then hatch again in August and September. +++++ The most popular catch and release section is a mile long and runs through Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs. Yellow Breeches is a classic Pennsylvania limestone spring creek that is loaded with insects and picky brown trout, along with rainbows and brookies. Cumberland County is cautiously open for business.. Anglers are reminded to socially distance.