Quality fishing begins near Houserville downstream of Rt. 26 where the stream crosses. Access is along side roads in this area. Benners Spring is the next significant access point, slightly north of the Nittany Mall, and reached by following Shilow Rd. The road follows through the gate and ends along Spring Creek below the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Benner Springs Hatchery.
Excellent fishing is found up and downstream by following the pathways.
The famous Fisherman's Paradise is the next access point. Signs along Rt. 150 show the turn offs to this section from State College, or it can be reached by following the stream downstream from Bellefonte. Only, No Wading, and Catch and Release Fishing Only. Excellent Fishing is found downstream from Fisherman's Paradise to the crossing of St. Rt.