Fly Fishing for Trout in PA

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Pennsylvania has World Class Trout Fishing

Pennsylvania boasts some of the best fly fishing for trout in the Eastern half of the country. Trout fishing in some of Pennsylvania's nicest streams is a destination activity for both citizens and celeberties. Jimmy Carter is among many well known figures who fly fish for Trout in PA.

Read on to learn of some amazing places to fly fish for trout that might even be in your own back yard!

You can click here to read the latest news and reports on fly fishing in Pennsylvania. Or read on to learn about PA Trout Streams

How to fish for Wild Trout in Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania has miles of streams that support wild trout populations...here's how to find them.

Following is a list of Class A Streams in Southwestern PA by County. This list is based on the PA Fish & Boat Commission's Class A Wild Trout Waters list.

Fishing for Wild Trout in South Western PA 

Cambria County:
Bens Creek, Cresson, PA
Big Cedar Run, Beaverdale, PA
Little Conemaugh Run, South Fork; Beaverdale, PA
Sandy Run, Blandburg, PA

Map of Pennsylvania's Class A Streams 

Find your nearest Wild Trout Stream, Grab a map, your fly fishing gear and go!

This map is a work in progress, so keep checking back.

How to use this map:
This map identifies the closest town to the stream listed under the marker. You can cross reference the original source from the PA Fish and Boat Commission above in order to get the exact stream sections and road markers.

Buy yourself a Pennsylvania Delorme Gazetteer, or a Higby Stream Map (availabe soon right here on this lens!), along with a compass or GPS, your fishing gear, and an adventurous spirit.

Many of PAs Trout Streams are on private land. Don't assume that just because it's on this list that it is open for public fishing. Always get permission from the landowner!


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