Chester County newbie

[sprout74]

Hello,

I recently started to fly fish, but don't know the area that well and was looking for some tips.

I read that White Clay Creek is a good spot and not too far from where I will be staying.

Any tips on gear or locations in Chester County or near Landenberg for a newbie would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[flybop]

I greew up in Chester Co, on the bank of Elk creek. There is no FF'ing section on Elk, but there is some very nice water there. I always liked the section below camp Saginaw. Look at the map for New London in the southern part of the county and follow Saginaw road to the stream. I may be wrong on the name of the road, but either way, the stream is easy to find. There is a covered bridge below the steel bridge. There is some nice water there too.

 

[sprout74]

Thanks for the help!

Is this the correct spot Google Map

Is the river accessible from the road or do I need permission from any local land owners before putting in?

 

[flybop]

That looks like a good place to start knocking around. As far as I know,it has been a while since I lived there, you can access the stream at the bridges. I used to float stock from below Oxford road down to Camp Saginaw. I do not know if that section is still floated.

I have seen some good early caddis, gordons and bwo's and sulphers there. Good luck.