Fishing

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the Wissahickon Creek with trout three times a year – in the spring, summer and early fall. Most of the trout are Brown trout or Rainbow trout. Plenty of sunfish and smallmouth and largemouth bass can also be caught in the creek.

Anglers age 16 and over must secure a fishing license. If you are going after trout, you must pay extra for a trout stamp. Fishing licenses are available at many sporting goods stores. You can also print out a form from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website and mail it in with the required fee.

State officials urge people to limit their consumption of fish from Pennsylvania waters. The Wissahickon Creek is not specifically cited, but the state warns that people should eat no more than one meal of fish from Pennsylvania waters per week, due to contamination from mercury or polychlorinated biphenyls. [see Philadelphia Inquirer, 6-17-06]

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Wissahickon Creek?

Call 215-685-6300