Its cool water flows from the base of Blue Marsh Dam and is home to some very nice size brown and rainbow holdover trout. Friend and I had a banner day on Tully. If the fish have not moved very much, heavy on Rainbows and that high catch rate in the DH Area would suggest the Rebers Bridge to Blue Marsh Dam section, which is Section 06. Growth of stocked trout, as well as a fairly significant population of wild brown trout, is very good. And last, how does it due hatch wise? Check out our Fly Fishing Educational Programs - Click here. The Tulpehocken Creek is an excellent tailwater where the trout growth rates rival the best US trout streams. Need a guide we can help with that too!!! We fished an area that I had never been, but glad I went. In the Keystone Select Special Regulation water on the Tulpehocken there are only two small tributaries, Plum Creek at Rebers Bridge and the Cacoosing Creek at the Paper Mill Bridge. Fishing is permitted on a 24-hour basis. There are a bunch of Tulpehocken ("Tully") threads on this site. I knew the state had completed a fall stocking back in October. The seam where the cooler water from the Cacoosing enters into the Tully is one of the most heavily pressured areas in the special regs section. If you haven't already read through some of them, they're a good place to research the stream. With crowds that's an issue. Since the implementation of No kill regulations in 1995 this stream has become very popular with anglers who fly fish. The bottom release dam discharges cool and fertile water from depths of up to 50 feet which keeps the Tulpehocken Creek cool enough for trout to survive. Before my hockey games I would fish it if I got there early and with only minimal gear that I had in my car I only fished cacoosing. Tulpehocken Creek is a medium sized tailwater in southeastern Pennsylvania located just minutes outside of Reading and approximately one hour from Philadelphia. This is a 3.1-mile stretch that is stocked from Cooper … We both used #20 brown midge drys and landed a few with lots of misses. A cold water release from Croton Falls Reservoir makes for excellent trout fishing opportunities all season. Our fleet of six drift boats and fishing rafts ensure that we are able to offer a safe comfortable trip in the highly variable conditions. More people too. The Tully fishes best between the months of April and July and September and November. No trout may be killed or had in possession. Browsing this Thread:  Video On The Manatawny Creek Tulpehocken Creek What can you say about the Tulpehocken Creek. You’ll see Blue Winged Olives hatch from March until November. But another spot looked sandy. Personally I tend to gravitate away from the crowds and get a bit away from the access points even if it means less trout. I fished there for about a hour or two when I went and swung streamers and then nymphed with not a single bite. River was pretty wide where we were but fairly shallow except along some edges. Relentless Product Offerings Gift Certificate & Logo Gear Tulpehocken Creek. Catch & Release Fly-Fishing Only [view regulation] CHESTER French Creek – 0.9 mile; from the dam at Camp Sleepy Hollow downstream to Hollow Road. That's good! What kind of poor habitat does it have? This stream runs through Bald Eagle State Forest and is surrounded by thick and beautiful scenery. "Trout Brook and North Branch Wiscoy Creek are high-quality tributaries of Wiscoy Creek. ... Ridley Creek is home to a large number of stocked trout. Affectionately know as “The Tully,” is a tailwater fishery. Catch & Release Fly-Fishing Only [view regulation] CHESTER French Creek – 0.9 mile; from the dam at Camp Sleepy Hollow downstream to Hollow Road. I saw on the website they have lots of sulfer and bwo hatches but I've noticed some streams have them too but not a great deal causing it to have poor dry fly fishing conditions. Extra tippet material ranging from 0X to 6X should be available for the leaders we list above. Saw some other fisherman who had not done much. Waters under Delayed Harvest, Artificial Lures Only regulations Listed by County ALLEGHENY. We recommend a medium fast to fast action fly rod nine feet in length for all three weights of, The fly reels you use for the 4, 5 or 6 weight lines, if you choose to use them all, should be, We recommend waders. Fished for about a hour or two. Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. However, I have been known to be sidetracked by a carp or two! We recommend a 5 weight, floating fly line for dry flies and Is it anything that could be fixed? Check Out Our “Ladies Only” Trip To Central PA In The Fall Of 2021. Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout flies for Tulpehocken Creek Pennsylvania Fly Line: If you enjoy using light line and a light fly rod, we are recommending a 4 weight, floating fly line but only if you want to go light. After two hours the hatch slowed down as sun came out. It was overcast with intermittent rain. Video of Michael Evanko fly fishing the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Joined: 2016/4/1 14:01 ... Before my hockey games I would fish it if I got there early and with only minimal gear that I had in my car I only fished cacoosing. Fish we're gorging themselves and water was boiling all around us. DELAWARE Ridley Creek – 0.6 mile; from the falls in Ridley Creek State Park downstream to the mouth of Dismal Run. There's only a few good fish holding spots. It is easy to wade but as with most tailwaters, you should always check the discharges to It has a long history know for big Rainbows and large Browns. Formed in 1990 , TCO Fly Shop is the largest, most complete Fly Fishing Outfitter on the East Coast. With 4 retail locations and a significant eCommerce business, TCO offers the widest selection of the best products available in the Fly Fishing industry.  1 Anonymous Users. Fly Fishing Wade Trips Great Lakes Steelhead Group Tying Demos & Presentations Lodging & Dining Products. Arrived just after 7. Tulpehocken Creek : Date of Update: 12/19/2020: Author: TCO Reading Staff: Highlight: Call the shop and ask us about the fishing! 2019 Fly Fishing Educational Classes Join us at your favorite TCO location to learn more about the exciting world of fly fishing. In general it suffers from poor habitat. I decided to schedule my own private lesson with a local instructor and try fly fishing on the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. White Deer Creek. The Cacoosing serves as a thermal refuge for trout when the Tully water temps warm up in the late Spring/early Summer. The Tully behaves like a limestoner in respect to it’s tricky currents. Tulpehocken Brown & Rainbow trout are known for being challenging & running absolutely HOT when hooked. The ’Tully‘ is one of the best streams in PA for year round quality fly fishing. Tulpehocken creek #1. Bull Creek – 1.0 mile; from the first bridge on T-721 (above the T-721 and T-719 intersection) downstream to the T-721 bridge in Millerstown. Paflyfish | A fly fishing community for trout and bass with stream reports, forum, maps, hatch charts and blog covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Ohio Paflyfish - Tulpehocken creek holdovers [Forums - Fly Fishing Locations] Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout flies for Tulpehocken Creek, If you enjoy using light line and a light fly rod, we are recommending a 4 weight, floating fly, Leaders should range in sizes from a 0X for streamers up to a 6X for midges and small dry. With conditions similar to a limestone fishery, the Tully can be a bit tricky, with high rewards to match! Tulpehocken Creek; The Little Lehigh; Tying the Griffiths Max (Video) AUGUST: Fly of the Month; A Swarm of Bugs; Bass Buggin' Tying the Adams Family (Video) Lycoming Creek; ONE SMALL TROUT July (9) June (4) Action was outstanding and hits hard. We had hits almost immediately on nymphs then around 8:30 the midge hatch started and was heavy. There are plenty of other decent access points and I would recommend exploring some of the many other stretches that the Tully has to offer as well. TCO is committed to providing superior customer service. All fish never left the water or were touched by us. Pennsylvania is also a relatively large state that takes about 5 hours to traverse from Philadelphia on the eastern side to Pittsburgh on the western side. From the T-508 bridge to the T-510 bridge is specially designated fly fishing only … If you don't see a class you are interested in, please let us know. DELAWARE Ridley Creek – 0.6 mile; from the falls in Ridley Creek State Park downstream to the mouth of Dismal Run. I opted to take the fly rod out on Sunday. Thanky you for the info guys! Fly Fishing Guide Service We are one of only a few guide services in the area that can really offer guide services on a full time basis. 2Bonthewater . Whether you are a beginner or want to brush up on your casting skills, there is a class for you. I live so close to the tully and never really fished it. You may want to consider the new rubber, As always we recommend "Perfect Fly" trout flies. Figured out quickly they were chasing emerging bugs and but on small wet hackles I tied. Tulpehocken Creek, aka The Tully, is a tailwater fishery, although some do fish it above Blue Marsh Lake. There are few places you could fish without them. Hollender recommends the Delayed Harvest Fly-Fishing Only section in Union County. Video of Michael Evanko fly fishing Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. My questions are 1 since they stock it often do the fish move away from stocking points? Fly Fishing with Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters Cindy Ross Middle age seemed like a good time to try something totally new, like fly-fishing. So if you really want to find out where the best PA fly fishing spots are you'll need a good map. Still, it's not a bad option for the area. Switched to caddis nymphs and landed another 15 or so. Might go out tomorrow. Got skunked. May. It takes an extended rain for these two bodies of water to have a significant impact on the Tulpehocken flows. Deer Creek – 1.9 miles; from the SR 0910 Bridge at T-678 intersection downstream to the lower boundary of Rose Ridge Golf Course The Creek is, like most in the area, a limestone spring creek that stays cool enough to support trout populations through the summer. Open to fishing year-round. When I headed outside to pack up my truck at 10:00am it was 28 degrees outside. It has awesome dry fly fishing and when that isn’t going on the fish are always eating scuds. I caught a few browns that were all about 10 inches. Pennsylvania fly fishing for trout and steelhead is some of the best in the country. Do they stock near cacoosing? Rick and Taylor have well over 40 years of fishing and over 20 years of guiding on the Tully. Expert Angler. Last time it was opposite. Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. I broke out the heavy long johns and headed to the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County. I always caught a fish or two from the mouth to the dam. We also offer private lessons tailored to your needs. The Tulpehocken Creek (the "Tully") is also influenced by two tributaries which help cool the lower stretches of the stream during the hottest summer months. What section of stream did you fish? I haven’t fished the Tulpehocken (“Tully”) since this past July. We prefer the, We recommend felt soles for your wading boots. If you're in need of fishing tackle for carp fishing, bass fishing, or trout fishing give this store a visit. In fact, the trout in Tulpehocken Creek inhabit the 4-5 miles of water below the dam, with heavy brown and rainbow trout averaging between 12-14 inches. ... of sulfer and bwo hatches but I've noticed some streams have them too but not a great deal causing it to have poor dry fly fishing conditions. Good access and plenty of trout just generally draws a crowd. All in all, we released about 50 fish between us, with majority before noon. Fishing may be done with artificial flies and streamers constructed of natural or synthetic materials, so long as all flies are constructed in a normal fashion with components wound on or about the hook. Caddis are the main attraction on the Tully with numerous species hatching from May through October. We suggest you look at our hatch chart. Fly Fishing On The Tulpehocken Creek Tailwater In Pennsylvania Tulpehocken Creek is one of the few Pennsylvania tailwater trout streams. Summary Book - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only. 2 since it's a popular streak does it seem to be a harder place to fish? All fish were bows except one brown. I struggle with bigger rivers like that. The best time to fish Tulpehocken Creek is in the spring, but you can also have good luck fly fishing in early fall. Fish move, yes, but there are certainly more fish near stocking points. Essentials Only Full Version. From what I saw it had lots of shade with rocks and good water flow. 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