Fish are active on top in the evening!

Temperatures should be in the 80’s all week. Hopefully the rain Saturday afternoon will help things out. Please exercise caution regarding high water temperatures, as this warming trend could dampen afternoon fishing activity. Currently, we are seeing a variety of evening hatches, including Cahills, BWOs, Sulphurs, Slate Drakes, and tan caddis. The morning bite for BWOs (sizes 18–20) has also been productive. Additionally, Green and Brown Drakes have been reported above Blackwell. Regardless of what one local podcast stated about fly shops, this page is for anglers considering traveling a couple of hours and paying close to $5 a gallon for gas, or taking a valuable day of vacation to fish here. We’re not trying to create a social media event; we will always strive to be truthful to earn your trust as your go-to fly shop. Whether you’re on a boat or wade fishing, we have all the flies you’ll need, from size 24 BWO’s to size 1/0 articulated streamers. We’re also carrying spinning products from some local suppliers. As a full-service fly shop, we also have spinning tackle so everyone can enjoy fishing on Pine Creek. We carry the following live bait: night crawlers, baby night crawlers, red worms, and mealworms.

The brown trout club stocked for a second time on April 11th. The state stocked for a second time this week. All the stockings have been completed on Pine. The fish will be stretched out from the PA Canyon to Waterville! What a great time to be in the Pine Creek Valley!

Tired of removing your spikes to get into your inflatable boat? We have the solution! We now carry Korkers and have the triple-threat aluminum hex disks in stock, perfect for the slick rocks of Pine and safe for inflatable boats. We also offer their Bantam Lite and Darkhorse wading boots, along with their All-axis all-purpose wet wading shoe.

Stop in at Slate Run Tackle Shop for up-to-date conditions, gear, flies, and fishing licenses, we’re here to help you make the most of your time on the water.

We are able to stock “The Stretch,” thanks to the incredible generosity of our Slate Run Brown Trout Club members and donors. 

Phone us for the most up to date stream conditions and store details

(570) 753-8551

The 2026 Plates Are Here!

Stop on in or we can mail yours to you. Link below to donate for a mailed plate.

The Brown Trout Club is in its drive to raise funds for the 2026-27 Pine Creek stockings. Pins and license plates will become available each new year.  Occasionally we have pins and plate from past years if you would be in need of one.  All we ask is a donation to receive past years pins and plates. We need your support to continue the heavy stocking schedule that maintains the free, world class fishing experience in The Stretch on Pine Creek. Join The Slate Run Tackle Shop’s Brown Trout Club today!

If you haven’t already done so, please support the stocking efforts online at the Brown Trout Club with a monetary donation or you can mail donations, payable to the Brown Trout Club to, Slate Run Tackle Shop, 14167 Route 414, Slate Run, PA 17769.

As always we appreciate every dollar donated to the club.