Local Waters
Parker Lake (Parker Dam)
Penfield, PA · about 55 hours from Maupin (typical, off-peak)
A small Clearfield County stocked trout lake with a signed park lot.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
- Season
- Legal on most trout water. Limestone springs stay cooler. Confirm PFBC. Official rule
- Park
- Parker Dam State Park lots on the 20-acre lake inside Moshannon State Forest.
- Walk in
- Short from the park lot.
- Wading
- Bank or small boat.
- Usual window
- After opening day; confirm PFBC for this week.
- Friday conditions
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NNW 3 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⛅ 77° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:35 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:55
- Wind at dawn
- NNW 3 mph · Mostly Clear · 57°F
- Wind later
-
- dawn: NNW 3 mph
- 10am: NNW 2 mph
- 2pm: NNW 2 mph
- dusk: NW 3 mph
- Next dawn (Saturday)
- Weather is not in yet.
- A setup that belongs here
- 5-wt.
- Notes
- State park. Stocked trout. Confirm PFBC and DCNR.
Overnight plan: Friday evening and Saturday dawn. Book two nights if you want the morning. Drive time is to the stay, then a few minutes to the water.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
TCO Fly Shop (State College)
2030 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–3pm — confirm
Happy Valley desk. Spring Creek, Little J, Bald Eagle.
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
TCO State College — book a day
State College, PA · wade · Half or full day — ask the shop
Good for: Spring Creek, Little J, Bald Eagle, Centre County
Shop desk. We do not take the money.
Flyfisher's Paradise — book a day
State College, PA · wade · Half or full day
Good for: Spring Creek, Penns, Little J
Shop desk for Centre County.