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I headed towards the
The beach at Clear Creek State Park offers fun in the sun.
Fishing
Walking toward the stream, I met an angler, Hugh
Anderson, on his way back to the parking lot after a
morning of fishing. I asked if he had any luck.
" Well, I could see 'em in there. And, that is the trouble.
If you can see the fish, the fish can see you. You really gotta
sneak up on the fish, especially in the skinny water, " said
Anderson. Then, he gave the half smile of a man who has
fished long enough to know that the success of a trip is not
measured by the number of fish caught. He asked what
bait I had with me. When I told him I was going to try the
fly rod, he just smiled and advised, " Watch your backcast. "
He suggested a few places on the stream I may want to try
and wished me luck.
stream, under the bridge
just below the pond, where
the water splashes down
the tiered dam, which helps
aerate the water. Just like
Anderson warned me, the
water was crystal clear, and
the fish were skittish. Not to
scare anyone from exploring
Clear Creek State Park, but
it may be tricky fishing.
The streamside shrubs do
not leave a lot of room for a
backcast, and the clear water
does not leave a lot of room
for user error. I learned both
lessons immediately. It was a
tough day of fishing. I would
get a slash or strike at almost
every hole. During the brief
moment the fish was on, it
would stir up the pool and
send the other fish scurrying for cover before throwing
the hook. However, there is more to do at Clear Creek
State Park than just small stream fishing. Anglers may
also cast their lines into the waters of the Clarion River
(Section 4), which offers a mix of trout and warmwater
fish. This section of the river is designated a " Best
Fishing Water " for Smallmouth Bass. But, fishing aside,
there is more this delightful park has to offer.
Camping and picnicking
Clear Creek State Park covers 1,901 acres. It not
only includes Clear Creek but also a 4-mile portion
of the Clarion River. Clear Creek State Park is a part
of the 16,229-acre Clear Creek State Forest (see the
sidebar). The wooded environs of
Clear Creek State Park offer modern
tent and trailer campsites (electric,
non-electric, and pet friendly).
Pennsylvania state
forest system
The Pennsylvania State Forest
System encompasses 2.2 million
acres of state forests managed by
the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural
Resources Bureau of Forestry.
State forests are found in 50
of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.
These 20 state forests make
up 13% of Pennsylvania's total
forest land.
Discover beautiful bridges in Clear Creek State Park.
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