Brokenstraw Creek
Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard
Access: Excellent
Large, fertile stream flowing through Youngsville. Excellent water quality is evidenced by significant populations of hellgrammites found in the rocky riffle sections.
Creek
Inland Waters
PFBC Stocked
N/A
?' / ?'
Tactical Profile
Primary Habitat: Deep slow runs, gravel bars
Target Species: Brown Trout Smallmouth Bass
Full Species List: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Emerald Shiner, Palomino Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crayfish, Hellgrammites
Best Strategy: Fish the Davey Hill Road stretch; high productivity.
Recommended Baits: Live Minnows, Rooster Tails, Hellgrammites
Launch & Access Points
No formal boat launches recorded. Check shore access points.
2026 Season Outlook
| Species | PA (PFBC) | NY (DEC) |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Apr 4 | Apr 1 |
| Walleye | May 2 | May 1 |
| Bass | Jun 13 | Jun 15 |
| Northern Pike | Jan 1 | May 1 |
| Muskellunge | Jan 1 | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Perch | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Catfish | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |