Posts Tagged ‘Trout Haven’

PA Fall Fly Fishing: Welcome to September   As August fades into September we can look forward to big trout and vibrant colors. We were fortunate to receive ample rains over the summer, keeping the waters of Central PA cool and flowing. This points towards a productive PA fall fly fishing season as the big breeding…

Dry Fly Highlights of Summer Fly Fishing in Central PA After the big mayflies of Spring have come and gone, there is a second wave of excellent dry fly fishing. Fewer crowds and eagerly rising trout define the nature of summer fly fishing in central PA. Tan Caddis & Tiny Mayflies For the “match the hatch”…

Huge Trout on Terrestrial Dry Flies Between the Hatches Many of us anglers became hooked on fly fishing after our first trout caught on a dry fly. There’s something magical about recognizing what the fish are rising to, matching the hatch, and earning success. Anglers often overlook the effectiveness of terrestrial dry flies in the warmer…

4 Things that Make a Great Fly Fishing Lodge If you’ve done some internet searching then you know that there is certainly no shortage of fly fishing lodges in central Pennsylvania. Have no fear – Trout Haven is hear to help you know what to look for in a fly fishing lodge, and what makes…

Where & When to Fish the Pennsylvania Trico Hatch While we enjoy what remains of the huge mayfly hatches this month, many of us anglers will be looking forward to the legendary Pennsylvania trico hatch that is to come. The Pennsylvania trico hatch begins in mid to late July and provides the most prolific source…

Green Drake Hatch & the “Fish of a Lifetime” If you spend enough time on the water, you’re bound to experience what some might call a magical day. This is a day when all variables seem to align in your favor – the right spot, the right hatch, the right fly, and eager fish. I was…

5 Highlights of PA Fly Fishing this Spring This spring has blessed us anglers with ample rain and normal air temperatures, and the big trout seem to have taken notice. We’ve seen some monster fish come to the net, especially on our guided fly fishing trips to Spruce Creek. Just last week we witnessed an…

Unpredictable & Rewarding: Early May Fly Fishing Many of us anglers love early May fly fishing due to the abundant spring hatches and eager fish. Spring brings great opportunities but it can also present great challenges with unpredictable weather and rain. For early May fly fishing, more than any other month, the angler should be…

Join us on Tuesday, April 11 Trout Haven will be presenting at the Columbia County Trout Unlimited meeting in Bloomsburg, PA on April 11. We’ll be discussing central PA streams with a focus on Spruce Creek, so come and join us for an exciting presentation and some great stories. Meeting attendees will receive a special savings opportunity from Trout…

The PA Fly Fishing Spring 2017 Season Begins… In celebration of my 29th birthday, my dad and I took our first Spruce Creek spring 2017 PA fly fishing trip together. We were lucky enough to fish on the warmer days of this week, with the air temperatures approaching 60 degrees on Tuesday. In the spring,…