Potter County
Kettle Creek– Brook Trout are still being caught using size 16 stimulator fly patterns. Water levels are low so you still need to sneak up to the areas you want to target.
USGS water levels on Kettle Creek at Westport- http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv?site_no=01545000.
Allegheny River, Coudersport – Anglers are catching trout in the Delayed Harvest section. Size 12 Royal Wulff, small beadhead prince nymphs and pheasant tail flies are providing the most success.
Tioga County Hamilton Lake– Anglers are catching bass and panfish. Bass up to 3 pounds are being caught on crankbaits and jerkbaits. Crappies up to 12 inches are being caught on live minnows and jigs fished in 8-12 feet of water. Bluegills and Yellow Perch are being caught using waxworms and mealworms fished under a float.
Hills Creek Lake– Bass are being caught on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and soft plastic worms around the lily pads and stumps. Anglers are also catching Bluegills and Yellow Perch using night crawlers and waxworms.
Tioga Lake– Smallmouth and Largemouth bass are being caught on crankbaits, spinner baits, and by drop shotting small plastic minnow imitations. Bass up to 3 lbs are being caught. Chain Pickerel up to 24 inches are being caught using similar presentations. Live shiners are also working for Chain Pickerel.
Pine Creek– Many Smallmouth Bass and a good number of trout are being caught from the DHALO section at Darling Run upstream to Gaines. The bass and trout are being caught on spinners and shallow running crankbaits. Most Smallmouth are under 12 inches. Trout up to 14 inches are being caught. Fly fishermen are catching them on streamer patterns and small nymphs.
Lycoming County
Pine Creek– Anglers are catching trout 12-18 inches in the delayed harvest section, Tomb Flat area, using soft hackle flies. Best time for fishing seems to be from early to late evening.
Centre County – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake: Boating activity is slowing down. Most boating activity is anglers heading to their favorite spots. All access areas are being used.
Anglers are catching bass in the upper stretches of the lake. Rubber worms and spinners baits are working best. Anglers are also catching lots of Crappie under the causeway in 20+ feet of water using twistertails and minnows.
Anglers fishing the spillway area are catching Crappie using live minnows.
Black Moshannon– Boating activity is light for the month of September. Most activity is from kayakers and canoers.
Anglers are catching bass and Chain Pickerel around boat launch #3. Targeting the edge of weed beds using spinners, rubber worms and live bait is working best.
Colyer Lake– On Thursday September 11, 2014 Commission staff finished the drawdown of Colyer Lake so repairs can be made. The Commission conducted a fish salvage operation capturing a large portion of the fish that remained in Colyer Lake. Thousands of fish were successfully transferred to Poe Lake.
Spring Creek– Anglers are catching trout using zebra midges and san juan worm fly patterns in the upper reaches of Spring Creek.
On lower Spring Creek anglers are catching trout using sparkle minnow fly patterns that resemble small brown trout. Live minnows are also working well on lower Spring Creek.
Keep an eye on the USGS water flows for Spring Creek:
Upper Spring Creek at Houserville, PA – http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv/?site_no=01546400&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010.
Lower Spring Creek near Milesburg, PA – http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv/?site_no=01547100&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010 .
Clinton County
Fishing Creek– Water levels are still low, but streamer/minnow fly patterns are working in late evening hours. In upper reaches of the stream, fly ant patterns were working as well.
Union County
Lake Augusta, Shikellamy State Park–
ANNOUNCEMENT: The marina season officially ends on October 5, 2014. Boat owners with watercraft moored at the marina must have all watercraft removed from their slip on or before Sunday, October 5, 2014. Park staff will begin removing the marina docks Monday, October 6, 2014 to prepare for the annual deflation and inspection of the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam.
All boaters and general public are reminded that boat launch areas will be closed during the removal process. Alternate launch facilities are available at the Hanover Street boat launch and the point boat launch at Lower Water Street in Northumberland.
The dam will be deflated gradually over a period of two weeks.
West Branch Susquehanna River– Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass near Winfield, PA. Most of the bass measure 12 inches in length. Crayfish colored tubes and crankbaits are working best.
Northeast Pennsylvania
Fall is officially upon us and fall trout stockings are starting next week across the northeast.
The entire fall stocking list can be found at: http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx.
This is great time of year to get out and enjoy trout fishing! Pennsylvania’s fall foliage provides the perfect scenery to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Trout fishing can be tougher this time of year due to low and clear water but the fish will be more aggressive as the weather cools and spawning takes place. For those waterways that aren’t receiving a fresh planting of trout, there are still plenty of trout left! This summer’s mild weather has helped preserve fish that were not caught at the beginning of the season and there has been almost no pressure on most trout waters since June. Make sure to get out and catch some of these great fish!
Columbia County
Anglers have been catching some nice Smallmouth Bass on the Susquehanna River between the PFBC Bloomsburg Access and the mouth of Fishing Creek. Boaters should use caution as the water is low right now.
Wyoming County
The Susquehanna River is in good shape for fishing, however boaters should be aware that the water flow is low and be on the lookout for rocks or other underwater hazards. Anglers have reported Smallmouth Bass being caught in good numbers.
Lake Winola continues to fish well for bass and trout. Anglers are also catching bass at Lake Carey.
Erie County (East)
Anglers are reporting that pan fish action has picked up at Eaton Reservoir, and the trout fishing has picked up at Lake Pleasant. The bait of choice is still grubs and minnows. There are even reports of hold over trout being taken in the South Branch of French Creek.
Lake Erie – Anglers out of the North East Marina are reporting Walleye action has slowed down. The Walleye are spread out in 90 feet of water. Perch are found in 55 to 60 feet of water west of Freeport Beach, off 20 Mile Creek and in 55 to 65 feet of water off the Point. Angles are reporting pan fish, perch and bass off of the North & South Piers, Port Authority Dock and the Public Dock (minnows & wax worms). The heavy rains last week have brought in some Steelhead into the mile streams, north of Route 5. Stream Temperature 68°. Lake Erie Temperature 68°. Edinboro Lake Temperature 68°.
For current Lake Erie conditions call the North East Marina at 814-725-8244.
Venango County
Allegheny River – Anglers are having success fishing the Middle Allegheny section between Oil City and Fisherman’s Cove access. Smallmouth Bass are being caught using flukes, crawfish tipped jig head, and several styles of spinnerbaits. Early morning anglers are picking up a few decent Northern Pike on buzzbaits within this section. Fall is a great time to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery and catch some nice Smallmouth Bass.
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.
