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bridge abutments, brush piles, large boulders, weed line
edges, and the head and tails of pools, as well as the deeper
holes found throughout the creek. Do not be surprised to
tangle with a Smallmouth Bass over 20 inches in the lower
reaches of Sherman Creek. Before Lake Erie became a big
bass haven, the state-record Smallmouth Bass came from
these waters. This lower stretch also yields some dandy
Walleyes every year. The amount and variety of structure
and habitat found on Sherman Creek makes about every
place a great place to try. For the trout found in the upper
reaches, a variety of nymph patterns work well, as well as
inline spinners fished across the current.
Interestingly, some of the pools located just upstream
from where Sherman Creek flows into the Susquehanna
River offer superb fishing for Channel Catfish as well
as bullheads. Nightcrawlers, stink baits, and cut baits
such as chunks of Fallfish or Creek Chubs fished on the
bottom are all great choices for targeting fish. For anglers
pursuing these nighttime dwellers, whether from a kayak
or on the bank, I recommend stout 7-foot spinning rods
in medium to medium-heavy action spooled with 10- to
12-pound-monofilament or braided line. Fish the baits
on size 2 to 4 baitholder hooks with just enough weight
on the line to hold bottom. Bring along a sturdy net.
Check the stream flow rate before you go as Sherman
Creek rises quickly after a heavy rain, and always wear a
life jacket. If the creek is low, wear sturdy wading shoes as
there may be areas where an angler may need to exit the
kayak to get it over shallow spots. Much of Sherman Creek
is an easy float, but there are areas that may be challenging
in a kayak, so always study the water in front of you,
especially in areas with lots of exposed rock where the
creek channel gets narrow. There are also a few old dams
on Sherman Creek, so map your float ahead of time.
The upper reaches of Sherman Creek offer great trout fishing.
By the time we got to our take-out destination, we
caught over 30 feisty Smallmouth Bass with a few that
measured 18 inches as well as several Fallfish, Redbreast
Sunfish, and Rock Bass. We even saw two muskies that
gave us an adrenaline rush, although the fish would not
bite. As always, the scenery was stunning and the wood
ducks and bald eagles we observed made it even better.
Sherman Creek in central Pennsylvania is truly a
fishing gem.
The author targets some brush next to a Sherman Creek bridge abutment.
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