Clinton/W. Lycoming County
Fishing Creek- Anglers are catching trout near Lamar using small mayfly and caddis nymphs in the early morning and late afternoon hours.
Anglers are catching trout in late evening hours on Mill Hall sections of Fishing Creek using minnows. A slow retrieve of the minnow is working best.
West Branch Susquehanna River – Anglers are catching a few bass near Wynfield. They are using crank baits to coax the bass in. Be prepared to spend some time for the first bite as fishing has been a little slow.
Elk County
East Branch Clarion River – Anglers are catching trout in the delayed harvest area. Fly of choice is an ant. Trout being caught range from 10-16 inches in length.
East Branch Dam – Anglers are catching smallmouth bass using live leeches. One angler caught a 20 inch bass!
Lycoming County
Slate Run – Anglers are catching trout using the infamous “Green Weenie”.
Rose Valley Lake – Anglers are catching largemouth bass in the evening and after dark. Bait of choice is night crawlers and minnows.
West Branch Susquehanna River – Anglers are still catching smallmouth bass and channel catfish. Catfish are hitting on dough balls on the bottom and night crawlers.
Centre County
US Youth Fly Fishing Team – The US Youth Fly Fishing Team WON their second consecutive GOLD medal at the 13th World Youth Fly Fishing Championships, Poland!
The team is based out of State College, PA. Currently there are 3 youth from Pennsylvania on the 2014 team. The 2015 team roster will be out in the next few months. PA hosts 2 clinics per year for youth interested in making the team.
Check out their website for more information on getting involved as a youth competitor, a volunteer or sponsor! usyouthflyfishing.com
Here are a few wise words from two of the team members who competed in Poland:
“What we have preached time and time again is that this is a consistent team effort that leads to our success.” – Hunter Hoffler
“…I can really say you’re all like brothers to me. Team mentality prevails every time and we showed it again.” – Cam Chioffi
Foster Joseph Sayers Dam – This time of year crappies tend to hit the best during the week when the boat and angler traffic slows down. Anglers fishing at depths 6-10 feet are having the most luck catching crappie from shore.
A local angler stated he is catching crappie at depths between 6 – 10 feet, using minnows and a few split shot under a slip bobber. Slip bobbers provide great presentation of your bait at water depths traditional bobber rigs can’t reach. They are easy to use, cast and store. Most bait shops and super centers carry these types of bobbers. Go out and give them a try!
PA Angler and Boater article about slip bobbers – Check out page 14 of the 1984 PA Angler, Nick Hrmoniak wrote a great introduction to the slip bobber technique! http://fishandboat.com/anglerboater/75archives/1980s/1984arch/05may1984.pdf
Lower Buffalo Run – Anglers are catching trout using scuds. Most trout are between 8 and 12 inches.
Spring Creek – Recent rains are creating great morning and late afternoon fishing. Anglers are catching trout using the “squirmy wormy fly pattern” and scud patterns. Trout being caught are between 9 and 13”. One angler recently caught 19 trout during the last hour of daylight!
Penns Creek – Anglers are catching trout on pheasant tail and stonefly nymphs. Blue Wing Olive dry flies are also working on the surface.
Reminder – “All unpowered boats (canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, etc) launching or retrieving at PFBC access areas and DCNR state parks or forests must have a current boat registration (issued by any state), or PFBC Use Permit, or DCNR Launch or Mooring Permit. For more information, visit http://fishandboat.com/registration.htm .”
Northern Columbia and Northern Luzerne Counties
Susquehanna River – Fishing has been hot the past few weeks. Anglers have been bringing in catfish with chicken livers, shrimp and nightcrawlers. Smallmouth bass have been taking anything that moves as well. They have been especially aggressive for anglers using top-water presentations in the evening! Their efforts are often answered with an explosion on the surface.
Harveys Lake: Anglers have had nice catches of panfish as well as some nice sized largemouth bass.
Lake Jean: Anglers have been hooking into some great perch. The key here is finding their schools. So don’t be afraid to change locations on the lake if you not finding them in your current location.
Harris Pond & Frances Slocum – Both of these lakes have not been producing well for most over the past few weeks. Algae conditions and water temperatures have been making it hard to find cooperative fish.
Harveys Creek – While the water is low and clear throughout the stream, the opportunity for great trout fishing is still available to those who are willing to fish this stream appropriately. The fish are very spooky, so make sure to use stealth when approaching the stream, wearing dark colored clothes and making sure your presentation is gentle. The trout were taking dead drifted nymphs this past week in the evenings. A size 16 psycho prince nymph was the fly of choice and the trout were taking them with reckless abandon. This is the time of year to really practice your lure presentation skills!
Lackawanna County
Maple Lake – This past weekend must have been panfish weekend! Quite a few nice pumpkinseed bluegills were biting at using red worms near the dam area and along the parking lot shoreline.
Lackawanna Lake – This past weekend anglers, all throughout the lake, were taking nice bluegills. Now is the time to be out for some great fishing action!
Monroe County
Anglers have had excellent fishing this past week throughout the county. Largemouth bass angling action reaching frenzied high! Anglers have been reporting record size and catches on everything from worms, plastic and spinners.
Southern Luzerne & Southern Columbia Counties
Susquehanna River – Fishing has really picked up in recent weeks, with anglers reporting fine catches of smallmouth bass. Most action is coming from soft plastics and lipless crankbaits. Some anglers are reporting good Muskie action as well, using large in-line spinners. Many people though, are foregoing the heat of the day, choosing to fish for catfish at night. Excellent catfish catches are being reported, using clams and shrimp, as well as hot dog pieces as bait.
Lily Lake: has been giving up some nice bass and pickerel, as well as panfish.
Fishing Creek – While most trout streams in the region have had no pressure, there are still plenty of trout in the water! Nelly Swisher, from Stillwater, was able to land this 24 inch and 7.5lb rainbow trout out of Fishing Creek this past weekend!
Western Bradford & Sullivan Counties
Susquehanna River – Anglers have had fantastic fishing this past week. Anglers have been using brown crayfish imitations with green specks to bring in many nice bass.
Clarion County
Piney Dam
Fishing- Bass are being caught in the area from Mill Creek upstream to Blyson Run. Channel cats are being caught at night.
Upper Clarion River
Fishing- Bass continue to be caught from Cook Forest downstream to Mill Creek. Trout are still being caught in the Gravel Lick & Blyson Run areas.
Boating- All boaters using the Gravel Lick Access Area are reminded that this access area is owned by the PA Fish & Boat Commission. All boats, including canoes & kayaks, must be registered to use this facility.
Kahle Lake
Fishing- Nice bass continue to be caught on soft plastics, crank baits and top water lures. Some nice crappies are being taken in the early morning hours.
Boating- All boaters using Kahle Lake are reminded that this lake is owned by the PA Fish & Boat Commission. All boats, including canoes & kayaks, must be registered to use this facility.
Allegheny River
Fishing- Nice Walleyes are being caught in the Foxburg Pool. Nice Bass continue to be reported around the islands in the Parker area. Channel cats are being taken at night.
Boating- All boaters using the Parker & Brady’s Bend Access Areas are reminded that these access areas are owned or controlled by the PA Fish & Boat Commission. All boats, including canoes & kayaks, must be registered to use these facilities.
Redbank Creek
Fishing- Trout and bass are still being caught at the dam in New Bethlehem. Bass are being caught from Mayport to below the dam in New Bethlehem. Some nice Walleyes have been reported around the St Charles & Lawsonham areas.
Beaver Creek Ponds Project
Fishing- Nice Bass, some panfish and a few catfish & channel cats are being reported.
Erie County — East
Fishing- Anglers are reporting some pan fish being taken at Eaton Reservoir, Lake LeBoeuf, and Lake Pleasant. The bait of choice is still grubs and minnows.
Lake Erie
Fishing- Anglers out of the North East Marina are reporting good walleye action in 105 feet of water with 10 colors of lead core, using plugs, spoons and worm harnesses. Smallmouth bass are still being taken from the W’s to East Ave. in 25 to 35 feet of water. Perch action has picked up, 53 to 55 feet of water west of Freeport beach. Angles are still catching pan fish and Bass off of the North & South Piers.
Boating- FYI: Construction is underway to improve the Shades Beach Marina. Lake Erie Temperature 73°; Edinboro Lake Temperature 76°
For current Lake Erie conditions call the North East Marina at 814-725-8244.
Note: All unpowered boats (canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, etc.) launching or retrieving at PFBC access areas and DCNR state parks or forests must have a current boat registration (issued by any state), or PFBC Use Permit, or DCNR Launch or Mooring Permit. For more information, visit http://fishandboat.com/registration.htm.”