Waters
Spruce Creek Watersheds
Spruce Creek
The Trout Stream of Presidents
When the White House reports that the Chief Executive is at Camp David for the weekend, the President may be casting a fly along the banks of Spruce Creek. And for good reason, because these privately managed waters provide some of the best trout fishing in the United States. Spruce Creek is limestone-spring-fed, cold, clear and incredibly fertile. It supports thousands of wild browns and stream-reared rainbows per mile. The Sporting Club Exchange offers a very limited number of opportunities to fish Spruce Creek. Chances are you won't be fishing with the President, but if you are fortunate enough to fish with us on this revered waterway you'll only have to share it with your fishing partner and your guide. (guided fishing only)
Penns Creek
Penn's Creek is well known for its large brown trout and rich insect population. Just a few miles upstream from our stretch millions of gallons of cold clear water pour from the mouth of Penn's cave. From it's source for miles downstream Penn's Creek is a great trout fishery. We fish the upper reaches of the stream, where it winds through hardwood forest and along farmer's fields. Characterized by riffles and deep pools, this is a challenging place to fish but the chance of a large trout makes it well worth the effort. (Miller's Hope and guided fishing)
Elk & Pine Creeks
Elk and Pine are both classic Pennsylvania limestone streams. Our fishing on both streams starts above their confluence, with over a half mile of stream. Fishing is for large browns and rainbows, both stream-bred and wild. This stretch is located next to our Camp at Miller's Hope, a beautiful restored Victorian. (Miller's Hope)
Warriors Mark Run
Warriors Mark is a small limestone stream that runs cold and clear almost all the time. It has a good population of wild browns and big stream-bred rainbows. It has a healthy bug population and is a great place to fish terrestrials, as the stream passes though both meadows and woodlands. Fishing Warrior's Mark requires stealth and will put your skills to the test. (Mulligan Hollow)
Yellow Creek
We fish Yellow Creek at a number of places. At the upper end, it is a watercress bordered meadow stream with a large population of wild browns. This is the place for your light rod. No monsters, but if you get a 14 inch wild trout you can be pleased with your effort. Six miles further downstream by our Coot Hollow Camp, Yellow Creek is a lot bigger, and so are the fish! Yellow holds up well all summer and has an excellent insect population. (Coot Hill and guided fishing)
Tipton Run
This is a small but pristine Class A freestone stream. It has the highest biomass per acre of any stream in the state and that means good fishing for native browns and brookies. Dry fly fishing and nymphing are excellent tactics. We have a mile of Tipton Run, located within a very short walk of our Mulligan Hollow Camp. In its remote wooded setting, this a great wild trout stream with plenty of challenge. (Mulligan Hollow)
Cedar Springs Run
Cedar Springs Run is a small limestone stream that eventually runs into Fishing Creek near Lamar. It has a mixed population of wild and stream-bred fish. Bordered by watercress, this stretch is a few miles downstream from the spring that creates the stream and has a constant flow of cold clear water. (Miller's Hope)
Beaver Run
Information to come. (Coot Hill)
