Access point

Triphammer Falls / Cornell Accesson Spring Creek (Ithaca)

Urban access with concentrated trout in pools and tailouts below falls.

Spring Creek (Ithaca) report Directions42.4490°N, 76.4860°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

What's working on Spring Creek

01Consistent hatches of Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are expected, particularly on cooler, overcast afternoons.
02Midge activity remains a constant, providing a vital food source year-round.
03Caddis pupa and emerger patterns are a wise choice due to general fall entomology in similar systems.
04Larger Brown Trout become more aggressive in fall, actively targeting baitfish and eggs.
05Focus on riffles, runs, deeper pools, and undercut banks for holding fish.

What to tie on at Triphammer Falls / Cornell Access

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

#18#20#22

Fall is a prime time for BWO hatches, especially on cooler, overcast days. This low-profile dry fly effectively imitates adult Baetis.

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Scud (Pink/Orange)

#12#14#16#18

Spring creeks are rich in Gammarus (scuds) year-round; pink and orange patterns serve as high-visibility triggers in cold water.

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Sow Bug

#14#16#18

Isopods are staple forage in NY spring creeks; they are available to trout throughout the winter in aquatic vegetation.

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Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)

#12#14#16

Caddis pupae and emergers are active through the fall, and this wet fly pattern is excellent for swinging through runs to imitate them.

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Olive Woolly Bugger

#4#6#8

A versatile streamer, the Olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout as water temperatures cool in the fall.

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