7/9/2026 Upper Pine Creek Fly Fishing and Hatch Report
Heavy rain early this week muddied Pine considerably, but levels dropped quick and conditions are low once again.
Heavy rain early this week muddied Pine considerably, but levels dropped quick and conditions are low once again.
Water conditions right now are too hot for trout fishing.
Anglers have been doing well on dry flies with rising fish throughout the day. Dry dropper setups are also working. BWOs in the morning. Cahills and Slate drakes in the afternoons/evenings have been best.
Anglers have been doing well on dry flies throughout the day. BWOs, Light Cahills and Slate drakes have made up most of the action
Pine is getting very warm in the afternoons and with heat in the mid to upper 80's expected all week, it would be best to target smallmouth and warm water species.
Cool nights should help keep temperatures favorable for the coming weekend. We have done best fishing a drake pattern, or large march brown trailing a sulphur pattern. Spectacular dry fly fishing in many areas!
The below Pine Creek gauges are roughly 13-17 miles downstream of Ansonia. These are excellent references, however conditions can vary with localized weather events. Give us a call for the most up to date info if you have questions on a specific area, especially upper Pine Creek (Ansonia to Galeton area).
USGS Station 01548500
USGS Station 01549700
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