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logs22 · #1 12-05-2018, 07:30 PM

So my wife and son have fled to Florida for a week leaving just me and the dog home and with nothing to do this weekend. Since it is rare that I have an entire weekend to myself I figured I would make the most of it and do some trout fishing. I am looking for suggestions on a good destination. I am planning to leave bright and early Sat. morning and not looking to drive more than 3 hours (4 tops) and then will be spending Sat. night wherever I end up. I was thinking somewhere in NY state or PA but I have never travelled that far afield and have no idea where to find the best trout streams. Seeing as its going to be pretty cold this weekend I am not inclined to make this a camping trip so wherever I go would ideally have some reasonably priced and dog friendly accommodations nearby (nothing fancy, I am thinking motel, the cheaper the better). All suggestions welcome! Thanks!

RichS · #2 12-05-2018, 07:45 PM

Water levels are still high in most places and that should guide your decision. If I had a 3hr drive window, I'd hit PA. Lots of central PA and Scranton area streams to explore. West branch or main stem Delaware if you're hunting big fish.

Mikey topaz · #3 12-05-2018, 07:49 PM

Head west! Killer brown trout run this year with all the rain,

logs22 · #4 12-05-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey topaz

Head west! Killer brown trout run this year with all the rain,

Any specific streams/Rivers you suggest I check out or General areas in PA? Feel free to PM me if you would rather not name specific streams on the forum. PA is a big place so I need to at least pin down a general area to target. Thanks!

AndyS · #5 12-05-2018, 11:43 PM

Do the lower South branch circuit. Start at Clinton Falls then hit all the spots down river-- low and slow with jigs.

logs22 · #6 12-06-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyS

Do the lower South branch circuit. Start at Clinton Falls then hit all the spots down river-- low and slow with jigs.

That is one of my favorite sterches of the SB and I have fished it many times. Since i have the whole weekend though I was thinking somewhere a bit more adventurous.

AndyS · #7 12-06-2018, 09:57 AM

Calling for a high of 34* here in New Jawsey. You head West or North look for frozen guides and reel, just sayin'.

Mikey topaz · #8 12-06-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by logs22

Any specific streams/Rivers you suggest I check out or General areas in PA? Feel free to PM me if you would rather not name specific streams on the forum. PA is a big place so I need to at least pin down a general area to target. Thanks!

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