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Mayfly from Neshannock Creek |
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The
Cliffs |
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popular area upstream of the big bend. It is a considerable
distance upstream from the bend yet many anglers by-pass the
bend to fish the cliff hole and upstream run. While these
two adjoining spots will produce trout, they are not as
productive as other areas. The lack of trout attracting
features in this area leads to fish that are spread out and
randomly located. Anglers using techniques that allow them
to cover water quickly, such as fishing streamers, can
usually find cooperating fish here. Nymph fisherman can also
do well when the creek has good flow. This area tends to be
popular with fisherman due to it's easy wading and gentle
flows. Also, many may decide to fish here because they do
not want to walk any farther upstream and there are very few
worthwhile spots between the cliffs and the big bend.
Smallmouth bass are also common here and will often be
caught on streamers. Some very large bass can occasionally
be seen here. |
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The
Chute |
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Despite often being called the chute, this is a small pool
at the head of the run leading to the cliffs. This spot is a
worthwhile stop if you are fishing your way up or down the
creek. This pool and the accompanying upstream riffle seems
to always give up a few fish and the variety of trout
holding lies in this small area makes for interesting
fishing. However, all of the good lies are in close
proximity and there really is only enough room for one or
two fisherman to comfortably fish this spot. |
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A typical Neshannock brown trout. |
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A nice fish caught near the coal slide. |
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Need coal? |
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Coal
Slide Area |
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productive area immediately upstream from the chute and
cliffs offers ample room for several fisherman and good
fishing. This run and the upstream riffle can be easily
fished from either side of the stream depending on angler
preference. Good trout lies are more well defined than in
the run by the cliffs, and rising fish are also more common
here. During low water periods, nymph fishing here can
become tough due to slower flows and the snag infested
bottom. This area gets it's name from a large pile of coal
left on the side of the trail just upstream from the two
rocks (see below). The area immediately adjacent to the coal
slide is actually a long, shallow riffle that runs from the
pipeline to the two rocks. This riffle is usually very
shallow and any fish in this area are scattered randomly. |
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Two
Rocks (Additional Detail for Coal Slide Area) |
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is a small area of pocket water and riffles at the
beginning of the coal slide area and is just upstream of the run mentioned above.
While not as popular as other spots, this scenic area will usually
produce a few fish and is worth fishing if other
spots are already occupied. |
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Two rocks, who would have guessed? |
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