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Tionesta Creek (Main Stem)

Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard

Access: Excellent
The primary waterway flowing through Sheffield. Offers diverse water from fast riffles near Lynch to slow, deep pools as it nears the reservoir.

Creek

Inland Waters

PFBC Stocked

N/A

3' / 10'

Tactical Profile

Primary Habitat: Wide freestone channel with large boulders and deep bend pools

Target Species: Brown Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Full Species List: Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crayfish, Hellgrammites

Best Strategy: Fish the heavy runs in Spring for Trout; switch to deep pools in Summer for Smallmouth.

Recommended Baits: Stonefly Nymphs, Rapalas, Nightcrawlers

Launch & Access Points

No formal boat launches recorded. Check shore access points.

2026 Season Outlook

SpeciesPA (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