Local Waters
Black Moshannon Lake
Philipsburg, PA · about 10 hours from Somerville (typical, off-peak)
The tea-colored 250-acre park lake, not the DHALO creek.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Legal on most trout water. Limestone springs stay cooler. Confirm PFBC. Official rule
- Park
- Black Moshannon State Park day-use and launch lots at 4216 Beaver Road. The creek below is a separate entry.
- Walk in
- Short from the beach and launch lots.
- Wading
- Bank, pier, or boat.
- Usual window
- After opening day; confirm PFBC for this week.
- Friday conditions
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Wind ? mph.
- Sky
- ⛅ 84° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:34 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:53
- Wind at dawn
- 0 mph · Mostly Clear · 55°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: 0 mph
- 10am: 0 mph
- 2pm: W 1 mph
- dusk: N 2 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 5-wt.
- Notes
- State park. Stocked trout lake. Confirm PFBC and DCNR.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
TCO Fly Shop (State College)
2030 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–3pm — confirm
Happy Valley desk. Spring Creek, Little J, Bald Eagle.
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
TCO State College — book a day
State College, PA · wade · Half or full day — ask the shop
Good for: Spring Creek, Little J, Bald Eagle, Centre County
Shop desk. We do not take the money.
Flyfisher's Paradise — book a day
State College, PA · wade · Half or full day
Good for: Spring Creek, Penns, Little J
Shop desk for Centre County.