Bald Eagle Creek — Milesburg Confluence (Class A begins)

Where Spring Creek joins Bald Eagle Creek. From here downstream through the Sayers Lake backwater is the 5.7-mile Class A Wild Trout section — stocked rainbows plus wild browns (no-kill on browns proposed). Roughly two-thirds of the flow below here is Spring Creek. VERIFY parking.

Address: Milesburg, PA 16853
Good for: Outdoor RecreationFishing Spot
Elevation: 2,293 ft (699 m)
Updated: 9/2/2026

Getting there

boat launchPut in at Sunnyside, just above the confluenceSunnyside Paddle Park

Practical

food nearbyDinner at the Junction — 3 minThe Junction 144 (Historic Davidson Inn)gear rentalFlyfisher's Paradise on the way in from State CollegeFlyfisher's Paradise (Precision Fly & Tackle)

Before / after

pairs withWild browns here, then the fly-only canyon on Spring Creek — 20 minFisherman's Paradise (Spring Creek)

If it is not working

when closed · ↔Low water at the bridge? Class A water starts 10 mi downstreamBald Eagle Creek — Julian Bridge Accesswhen closed · ↔Upper creek running thin (July–Sept)? Go below MilesburgBald Eagle Creek — Steele Hollow Run (Keystone Select section)

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