Bucks County
PFBC stocked the East Branch Perkiomen Creek and Levittown Lake with trout on October 7. Follow the Fall Trout Stocking Schedule online: at http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Delaware County
PFBC stocked Ridley Creek with trout on October 1. Try small size Caddis, Midges, BWOs, Wooly Buggers and terrestrials in the Catch & Release Fly Fishing Only Section.
N. Chester County
Marsh Creek– Panfish anglers continue to take Bluegills and Crappies with mealworms, wax worms and small jigs. Panfish are around structure along the shore. Bass anglers are successful with spinners and crankbaits. Use large black, purple or dark green and pumpkinseed rubber worms. The best live baits are crayfish, minnows and nightcrawlers. There have been no reports of anglers catching Muskellunge.
French Creek, Pickering Creek, East Brandywine and West Valley Creek are still low and clear. The East Brandywine Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only section is productive. Trout are taking terrestrials and assorted nymphs. This is a Special Regulation Area and anglers cannot possess fish in this section. Anglers may not possess fish in the DHALO until June 15, 2015. Anglers may never possess bait in any of the Special Regulation Areas ( FFO & DHALO). The French Creek Fly Fishing Only Area is catch & release.
Schuylkill River – Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass fishing has picked up in the Black Rock area near the Cromby Power Plant outflow and the railroad bridge. Crankbaits and live bait are the best producers. Anglers continue to take large Flathead Catfish on Bluegills, shiners and nightcrawlers above and below the Black Rock Dam. Stay clear of the fish ladder area at the Black Rock Dam. Violators caught within 100’ of the fish ladder will receive a citation. Respect the river and wear a PFD while onboard a boat.
Philadelphia County
PFBC stocked Pennypack Creek with trout on October 9. Carry several types of bait as trout can change their appetites quickly. Try worms, mealworms, wax worms, minnows and paste bait. You might catch some panfish and Smallmouth Bass as well. Fish the Schuylkill River between Locust and Walnut along the Schuylkill Banks Trail for Channel Catfish with nightcrawlers, minnows and other live bait.