The Loyalsock Creek, located in Pennsylvania state forestland, is a very popular trout fishing location. The 60 mile creek, voted River of the Year, begins in Wyoming County and flows through Sullivan and Lycoming counties in the central part of the state. Deep pools, fast flowing water and late spring temperatures are the key ingredients for an excellent fishing experience. The Upper Loyalstock, above Forksville, is known for its fast moving currents and a bolder strewn river bed. A mile and a half section of the river in Lycoming County is designated as a Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only section. Here, mayflies and caddis sometimes cover the Loyalstock. Mimicking these natural baits increase an angler's chances of success.
   Unfortunately, Pennsylvania receives more acid rain than any other section of the country. Acidic water adds additional stress to plants and animals. The river bed, primarily made up of sandstone, limestone and shale, has little effect neutralizing acid waters. This long term threat, now referred to as Chemical Climatology, is a complicated problem. Not knowing for sure what's behind forest decline, but what's known for certain is that 90 to 95 percent of the acid rain in the Northeast comes from industrial smoke and car exhausts. Research shows that fish are more sensitive than most of the other living creatures, and acidic water kills fish.

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