Hatches and Happenings: George Costa's Guide to Spring Fishing in Central PA

S8E26 - Hatches and Happenings: George Costa's Guide to Spring Fishing in Central PA

Published: April 17, 2026

Duration: 4:51

Episode Overview

This fly fishing podcast field report features George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, delivering the latest Central PA fishing conditions as spring hatches hit full stride. Recorded in mid-to-late April, the report captures a dynamic moment in the season — warm temperatures pushing hatches early, water levels running slightly below seasonal norms and sulphurs poised to come online within a week to ten days. George covers active hatches across Spring Creek, Penns Creek and Fishing Creek, including grannom caddis, Hendricksons, blue quills and olives. Nymphing has been the consistent producer, while afternoon dr...