Kaarondinhah is located in the lower end of the Special Regulation Section of Penn's Creek and is managed well to provide a strictly "wild" trout habitat. This scenic and secluded part of Penn's Creek maintains its population of large wild trout by limiting fishing to the use of "artificials" only, and requires a "catch and release" policy. For several miles upstream, this uninhabited and remote valley is only accessible by foot or bicycle.
Penn's Creek is known for being a challenging, yet rewarding fly-fisherman's paradise. This isolated section of the "river" offers the largest population of big fish in beautiful pools, riffles, pocket water and slicks that are diverted at times around islands. You will often find sections of the stream with grassy flat banks on one side and steep, sharp-cut, rocky banks on the other. A wading staff can be very helpful while exploring this boulder strewn stream. Wild Browns are abundant and seem to be everywhere. You will also find big-shouldered Rainbows in certain areas and the occasional Brook Trout. Average sizes range from 12-15" with a good population of 16-19" fish. It takes some skill to catch and bring to hand the 20" plus leviathans that are present in these hallowed waters.
Penn's Creek is a limestone-rich stream with a "freestone" appearance. These qualities in combination with the variety of water flow provide an environment that produces incredibly diverse aquatic life. Yes, Penn's is famous for the Green Drake and Grannom hatches, which are prolific; however, there are many other great hatches that occur on Penn's throughout the year that get overlooked by many fly fishermen. This "river" is full of various types of mayflies, stoneflies and caddis, as well as dace, sculpins, darters, crayfish and other food sources. Hatch Charts are available on our Links page.
Within an hour's drive of camp, you will find other notable waters including Spring Creek, Lower Bald Eagle, Elk Creek, Pine Creek, Mid and Upper Penn's Creek as well as Spruce Creek and Little Juniata. If you are not familiar with Penn's or these other waters, a guide can make a world of difference, if only for one day. Arrangements can be made, upon request, to provide knowledgeable experienced guides to make the most of your trip.
