Finding small streams

[csoult]

osprey wrote:
A DeLorme gazeeter combined with a Higbee stream map.....can't go wrong.

I agree, and have them both, but some of the internet maps have much more fishing relevant information on them, and can cut down on the dud stream trips.

I hit a home run last weekend with this stream by using the information on this map. With a Higbee and Delorme it can be like a needle in a hay stack.

 

[Jelf]

To view high resolution topos for PA (and the rest of the USA) you could try Gmap4. It works in most browsers from smartphones to desktops.

Here is a random small stream in PA. Zoom out to get your bearings.

EDIT: The software on this forum has messed up this link. You will need to copy it and paste it into your browser address bar.

http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?ll=41.262937,-77.851739&t=t4&z=15

Gmap4 default map: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php

Gmap4 homepage: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.html

 

[osprey]

i like to keep them in my truck and do lots of impromptu scouting/

 

[CWE24]

Just saw your post on here about potter county wild trout. I have a place in Potter just a couple miles past wharton. Would you be able to let me know which small streams would carry the wild trout?

 

[Brownie101]

Almost every small stream in Potter has at least a small population of wild trout. If you have the chance in the middle of the summer use a stream thermometer and test how cold the stream is. If its below 65 degrees in midsummer then theres trout in it. (probably)

 

[pcray1231]

CWE, use the following link. On the right side, click "google physical". Pan and zoom at your heart's delight to the area of interest. All the streams overlayed with light blue lines are streams which have wild trout. Click on the stream and it gives you it's name.

http://maps.psiee.psu.edu/preview/map.ashx?layer=980

 

[CWE24]

Thats perfect, Thanks for the assistance Pcray

 

[docsab]

pcray1231 wrote:
CWE, use the following link. On the right side, click "google physical". Pan and zoom at your heart's delight to the area of interest. All the streams overlayed with light blue lines are streams which have wild trout. Click on the stream and it gives you it's name.

http://maps.psiee.psu.edu/preview/map.ashx?layer=980

That map is a great resource Pat. It has opened my eyes to a few places worthy of exploration. Thanks.