Fishing Season: Open Year Around

Allegheny River - PA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 43°

Temp:

43°

Water Temp:

42

The Lodge at Glendorn's Tip of the Week

Water flows are at 7,960cfs. When floating and casting streamers, adding a sinking polyleader is key to getting the fly down. Check Kinzua Dam on Facebook for updated water flows.

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5-Day Outlook as of 4/11/24

River temp is currently at 44degrees. Flows are at 7,960cfs. Please use caution at this level. Water visibility is low at this time.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/11/24

Pounding banks with streamers during high water periods. Or early in the morning. Nymphing pockets during low water conditions. During the late fall and early Winter swinging streamers with a two handed rod can be a very effective way to target large brown trout during wadable flows.

Local Species Available Open Year Around

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    Brown trout

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Smallmouth Bass

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    Musky

The Lodge at Glendorn's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Rouse's Poodle Black, Olive, and Wh 4,6
Trash Can Streamer white 4,6,8
Woolly Bugger Black, Olive 4
Bead Head Crystal Soft Hackle Tan and Olive 14, 16
Pheasant Tail Natural 14,16,18
Soft Hackle PT Nymph N/A 14,16,18
Bead Head Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Fly Olive and Brown 14,16
Czech-Mate Caddis Tan 14,16

Rouse's Poodle

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The Lodge at Glendorn's Recommended Gear

Description: About Allegheny River

Tailwater fishery outside of Warren PA in the scenic Allegheny National Forest.

Nearest Airport:

Bradford, PA, Buffalo, NY

Hatches:

Caddis, Sulphurs, Blue Winged Olives,

Best Time to Fish:

all day

Best Stretch:

Kinzua Dam to Warrnen, PA

Best Access:

US Corp of Engineers parking