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Cedar Run, located in north central Pennsylvania, is
known for its population of wild brown trout, and charming
freestone water. Flowing through Tioga and Lycoming Counties,
Cedar run ventures some 11 miles before entering Pine
Creek at the town of Cedar Run. Cedar Run begins above
the town of Leetonia as a narrow rocky stream. Up here,
little wild brook trout can be found in good numbers
along with a few wild browns. The stream here is a nice
little fishery, but more interest is given from where
Buck Run enters the stream. Just above Leetonia, Buck
Run enters the creek. This confluence is the start of Trophy
Trout Projects water. This area is from
the confluence of Buck Run downstream 7.2 miles to the
mouth at Pine Creek. This is the most popular and productive
stretch of Cedar Run. Within this stretch are deep rock
ledge pools broken up by beautiful classic freestone
runs and riffles. Overhanging pine and hardwood trees
line the banks providing a lot of shade for the trout
(browns especially dislike the sun). There is, however,
still plenty of room to cast in most areas. The water
generally runs cold and clear except after hard rains
when silt can discolor the stream for a couple of days.
The wild browns that inhabit Cedar Run are very impressive.
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They
are wary beautifully colored fish that sometimes are
caught to very large sizes. Stories of large browns are
always rumbling between locals who fish the stream with
regularity. Cedar run does Pine Creek a favor by adding
a good shot of cold water. This helps cool down a good
section of Pine Creek, and also provides a refuge for
its trout during the summer. During warm summers, trout
will often migrate into Cedar Run from Pine Creek. Late
spring and summer can be very productive on the lower
end of Cedar Run because of the abundance of trout looking
for cool water.
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Remember
to take a thermometer and check for areas with the best
water temperatures. Access to Cedar run is fairly easy.
SR 3001paralells the creek for much of its length. There
are many bridges along the way where SR 3001 crosses
the river. Above Leetonia, Cedar Mountain Road follows
its headwaters. Hatches on Cedar run are excellent. An
abundant number of mayflies reliably hatch on Cedar Run. Hendricksons, Blue
Quills, Sulphurs, Light
Cahills, and Green
Drakes to name a few. A variety of caddis
are also an important and fairly predictable bug. Stoneflies
also hatch when the time is right. Nymphs and streamers
can do well when water levels are high or off color.
Terrestrial patterns work well during the summer months
if mayflies are sparse. Use light long leaders if fishing
becomes challenging. Cedar Run is not stocked, and only
wild fish inhabit its waters. These fish, at times, can
be extremely selective and hard to fool.
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