Sometimes it's nice to get away from the urban hustle-bustle, even if your in the suburbs. In some suburban regions, such as the outskirts of Philadelphia, there are decently stocked trout streams.
Earlier in July, I went to Michigan to a wild trout stream. Now, in late July and early August, I'll be taking a trip to Kentucky. This trip doesn't have a main goal of fishing, it's supposed to be mostly sightseeing Louisville. But, I'll find a cane pole or a spin-cast rod and fish for some bass or bluegill.
Summer is a hard time for trout in Pennsylvania when it's hot and water temperatures approach the 70's. But in Kentucky, it's prime time for warm water fish like sunfish and bass. Last year, I went on the same trip and caught over 40 bluegill over an 8 hour period. That's about 5 fish each hour, or 1 fish every 12 minutes.
It's great fishing there, but there's nothing like the pull of a trout on a fly rod. So, getting away from your regular fishing hole every once in awhile is a good idea, just to keep in the back of your head.
Showing posts with label southeast Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label southeast Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Summer Heat is Just About Here
It is almost unbelievable that there are trout streams in southeastern Pennsylvania, so close to downtown Philadelphia. But there are downsides...
As we head into the latter part of June, temperatures definitely start rising. And with that comes warmer water temperatures too. Some streams can get into the 70s. This is not good for trout, and then the smallmouths and panfish take over. In mid-June of 2014, our first heat wave had air temperatures in the 90s, and we will soon see water temperatures over 70 in many streams.
Once June arrives, many large fly hatches are over; the cream cahills and slate drakes hatch in early to mid June. You'll have to wait until August for the next big hatch: Trico.
July is probably the lowest point in trout fishing for southeastern Pennsylvanians. Most trout have died off after the warm water temperatures and fly hatches are mainly over. There many be a few holdover trout, but they are struggling to hold on.
So if you're heading out to a stream in Southeastern Pennsylvania, beware, the fish, the flies, and the water, is changing.
As we head into the latter part of June, temperatures definitely start rising. And with that comes warmer water temperatures too. Some streams can get into the 70s. This is not good for trout, and then the smallmouths and panfish take over. In mid-June of 2014, our first heat wave had air temperatures in the 90s, and we will soon see water temperatures over 70 in many streams.
Once June arrives, many large fly hatches are over; the cream cahills and slate drakes hatch in early to mid June. You'll have to wait until August for the next big hatch: Trico.
July is probably the lowest point in trout fishing for southeastern Pennsylvanians. Most trout have died off after the warm water temperatures and fly hatches are mainly over. There many be a few holdover trout, but they are struggling to hold on.
So if you're heading out to a stream in Southeastern Pennsylvania, beware, the fish, the flies, and the water, is changing.
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