Bypassed by the tanker trucks in 2018 because of toxic mine acid leakage, Turtle Creek got its first 2019 delivery of trout in time for opening day.
Q. Where can I fish Yellow Breeches?
The most popular section of Yellow Breeches is located between Boiling Springs and Allenberry Resort. This is a catch and release only area and is alive with trout. Anglers can expect excellent populations of trout and a broad spectrum of insect hatches.
Table of Contents
- Q. Where can I fish Yellow Breeches?
- Q. Can you fish Yellow Breeches year round?
- Q. Is the Yellow Breeches navigable?
- Q. How deep is Yellow Breeches Creek?
- Q. Where does the Yellow Breeches start?
- Q. Where does the Yellow Breeches start and end?
- Q. Are there fish in Turtle Creek?
- Q. Which way does Yellow Breeches flow?
- Q. Why did they drain Pinchot Lake?
- Q. Where can I fish in Turtle Creek?
- Q. Where are the best trout in Yellow Breeches?
- Q. Where to catch and release on Yellow Breeches?
- Q. How did Yellow Breeches Creek get its name?
- Q. Is there a fly hatch in Yellow Breeches Creek?
Q. Can you fish Yellow Breeches year round?
Fly fishing Yellow Breeches Creek is very popular at this time. The stream is heavily stocked almost year-round throughout its entire length. The most popular section of the stream is the “catch and release” section between Boiling Springs and the Allenberry Resort.
Q. Is the Yellow Breeches navigable?
Do keep in mind that the Yellow Breeches has not been declared a navigable stream; until it is the landowner also owns the stream bottom and can post it against public access. It is strongly suggested that before or after fishing anglers take a moment to pick up any trash left by others around parking areas.
Q. How deep is Yellow Breeches Creek?
4-5 feet
There is a historic iron bridge at the entry point. The creek in this portion varies in depth from deep enough to swim (4-5 feet) to shallow spots that tubers will need to walk around.
Q. Where does the Yellow Breeches start?
Susquehanna River
Yellow Breeches Creek/Mouths
The Yellow Breeches Creek originates on South Mountain, in Michaux State For- est, Cumberland County, near Walnut Bottom. From there the Yellow Breeches flows through the limestone-rich Cumberland Valley and joins the Susquehanna River near New Cumberland.
Q. Where does the Yellow Breeches start and end?
The Yellow Breeches Creek originates on South Mountain, in Michaux State Forest, Cumberland County, near Walnut Bottom. From there, the Yellow Breeches flows through the limestone- rich Cumberland Valley and joins the Susquehanna River near New Cumberland.
Q. Are there fish in Turtle Creek?
Can you fish in Turtle Creek? Turtle Creek is a stream near McKeesport. The most popular species caught here are Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Channel catfish. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.
Q. Which way does Yellow Breeches flow?
Yellow Breeches Creek rises on the northwestern side of South Mountain, in the Michaux State Forest, and collects the drainage of several hollows along the mountainside. It flows north through Walnut Bottom and turns east to run down the Cumberland Valley, paralleled by an ex-Reading Railroad line.
Q. Why did they drain Pinchot Lake?
26, Pinchot Lake in York County will be drained for a short period of time to allow park maintenance staff to make repairs and improvements to some of the state park’s shoreline locations. Once the projects are completed, Pinchot Lake will be refilled as precipitation permits and will maintain adequate downstream flow.
Q. Where can I fish in Turtle Creek?
Fishing spots near Turtle Creek
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- Monongahela River Pool Two. 197 Logged catches.
- Ninemile Run. 502 Logged catches.
- Thompson Run. 12 Logged catches.
- Homestead Run. 77 Logged catches.
- Thompson Run. 41 Logged catches.
- Sawmill Run. 6 Logged catches.
- Crooked Run. 23 Logged catches.
Q. Where are the best trout in Yellow Breeches?
Yellow Breeches is heavily stocked with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. There is also a decent amount of wild trout as well that can be very selective. The most popular section of Yellow Breeches is located between Boiling Springs and Allenberry Resort.
Q. Where to catch and release on Yellow Breeches?
There are many access points along Yellow Breeches, most of which are located near bridges or local parks. Keep in mind that Yellow Breeches flows through private property, so you will want to keep an eye on signage. The catch and release area is best accessed from the parking lot at the south end of Boiling Springs Lake.
Q. How did Yellow Breeches Creek get its name?
While nobody knows exactly how Yellow Breeches Creek got its name, there is one thing that everybody can agree on: Yellow Breeches deserves a spot on every angler’s bucket list. Yellow Breeches is world famous for its fishery, offering over 30 miles of open water teeming with stocked and wild trout.
Q. Is there a fly hatch in Yellow Breeches Creek?
The stream is stocked by both the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as well as local sportsman’s cooperative nurseries. The fly hatches on the Yellow Breeches are no longer what they once were however, the stream furnishes good fly fishing to the observant fly angler.
