[AndyS]

The seven-mile section from Coburn downstream to the Poe Paddy Campgrounds is designated as an All Tackle Trophy Trout project. Below Poe Paddy, Swift Run enters and from here approximately 3.9 miles downstream to about 550 yards below Cherry Run, the stream is designated as Catch-and-Release fishing.

Here are my directions to get to Penns from Milton. Cross the West Branch and head down 15 south. Turn right (west) onto PA Route 45/Market Street in Lewisburg. Take this for about 20 miles. After you pass through Hartelton, turn left onto Fairground Rd. At the stop sign go straight(ish) onto Hassenplug Rd. At the next stop sign, turn right onto Weikert Rd. After a few miles, Penns will begin to follow the road. If you continue on Weikert Rd far enough you'll end up in the special regulation area where I fish. It's pretty well-marked. I figure it will take about an hour or so from Milton. Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions.


There is relatively good access along Penn's Creek provided by a dirt road in the Coburn area and walking paths in the Poe Paddy area. Parking spaces close to your spot can be more difficult to find. Generally speaking, when I fish the Poe Paddy section I will walk fairly long distances, sometimes more than 30 minutes and if fishing in Coburn I can usually find a spot within 5-15 minute walk

The entire scenic stretch between Coburn and Cherry Run is about 15 miles. Famous sections in this stretch include Sand Pool, Broadwater, Rainbow Riffle, The Claybank, Blue Rock Pool and Johnson's Camp Pool. Access in the upper portion of this section is from a road that dead-ends about three miles south of Coburn. Here you can park and access the creek through an old railroad tunnel and abandoned railroad tracks that parallel the water. The railroad can also be reached from Poe Paddy State Park or Ingleby Road. Access becomes easier again at Cherry Run where a road leads to the creek and parallels it down to Weikert and beyond. However, as mentioned, fishing is much less rewarding beginning at Weikert (a few miles below Cherry Run) since the water warms considerably in summer.

The seven-mile section from Coburn downstream to the Poe Paddy Campgrounds is designated as an All Tackle Trophy Trout project. Below Poe Paddy, Swift Run enters and from here approximately 3.9 miles downstream to about 550 yards below Cherry Run, the stream is designated as Catch-and-Release fishing

The sparkle on this jewel of a sizeable limestoner is the 15 miles of water from Coburn downstream to Weikert. This is the renowned middle section of Penns Creek. Flowing through the rugged forested mountain ridges of the Bald Eagle State Forest, here anglers discover a trout fishing paradise.

Near the town of Coburn, where the two tribs mentioned above, provide their hefty dose of cold-water. This stretch, from Coburn downstream to Cherry Run is approximately 11 river miles, all of which is under special regulations. At which times you will hardly see a soul.


NOTES: Near Coburn, the Penns Creek is popular with local fly fishermen for its prolific green drake hatch which is typically in late May through early June.
The upper section of Penns Creek is from the headwaters north of Spring Mills down to Coburn at the Elk Creek confluence. This 7 mile section is pretty gentle and flows through farmlands. You can expect to find plenty of wild brown trout. This section is best during April and May.
The middle section of Penns Creek is from the Elk Creek confluence downstream to the Swift Run Confluence near Poe Paddy Campground. This 7 mile catch-and-release section is a designated All Tackle Trophy Trout area.
The lower section of Penns Creek is from Swift Run downstream to Cherry Run. This 3.9 mile section is designated catch-and-release and has some large brown trout.
Access is provided by SR45.