Northwest Region
Crawford County
Woodcock Creek (Below dam)
Anglers are still catching a lot of Bowfins. Also, anglers are catching smaller Walleye and Muskellunge by using live bait. A large Golden Shiner should do the trick.
Woodcock Lake
Anglers are reporting catching a few nice-sized Smallmouth Bass by targeting ledges in the deeper areas of the lake. Anglers caught a few Walleye by trolling and casting medium stick baits.
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Anglers are catching a few nice Largemouth Bass. Most successful bass anglers are targeting Largemouth Bass in the early morning hours as well as the late evening hours. Currently, top water baits seem to be the bait of choice.
Sugar Lake
Anglers are reporting catching some smaller panfish.
Eastern Erie County
Anglers are reporting some panfish being taken at Eaton Reservoir, Lake LeBoeuf, and Lake Pleasant. The bait of choice is still grubs and minnows.
Lake Erie
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. Yellow Perch action has picked up in 53 to 55 feet of water west of Freeport beach. Anglers are still catching panfish and Smallmouth Bass off of the North and South Piers. Lake Erie’s water temperature is 77° Fahrenheit. For current Lake Erie conditions call the North East Marina at 814-725-8244.
Northeast Region
Northern Susquehanna & Eastern Bradford Counties
Gregory Cicon, of New Milford, caught this 14” Rainbow Trout in Snake Creek, Susquehanna County. There are still plenty of trout left for dedicated anglers! Make sure to fish early or stay late to find the best success.
Northern Pike and Southern Wayne Counties
There have been some nice Striped Bass caught on Lake Wallenpaupack within the last month. Most of them were running deep in about 30 to 40 feet of water and they seem to like shiners as their choice of bait. Smallmouth Bass have also been very active in deeper water. Other lakes and ponds within the district producing a fair amount of bluegills, perch, and pickerel.
Boating traffic has started to slow down a bit with everyone heading back to college and getting ready for school to start. Even with it this hot out wearing your PFD is still recommended anytime when boating and swimming.
Western Bradford & Sullivan County
The lower water level in the North Branch of the Susquehanna River has made boating more dangerous recently. As the water continues to drop, be very alert for newly exposed hazards.
Catfish anglers are having good success throughout the river when targeting riffles.
Northcentral Region
Centre County
Foster Joseph Sayers Dam
Anglers are catching crappies and nice-sized Yellow Perch at the Spillway and at the breast of the dam on wet redworms and minnows. They are also catching some bass and perch at the Upper Greens Run area.
In addition to that, there is a lot of kayaking and canoeing happening at Black Moshannon and at Foster Joseph Sayers Dam. On the Bald Eagle, there are many unpowered boat experiences happening there, as well.
Penns Creek
Water levels are getting lower. As a result, fish are moving into the banks and into the shade; so target those areas when you are fishing.
Spring Creek
Nymphs are working throughout the day. However, early morning and early evening is when fishing is most successful.
Southeastern Region
Eastern Schuylkill County
Tuscarora Lake
Tuscarora Lake is very clear which has made the bass fishing tough for the past few weeks, but a few have been caught during early morning hours and near dusk. Plastic worms and top water baits are recommended for Largemouth Bass. Live bait has worked for the panfish, crappies, Yellow Perch and Bluegills recently.
The Little Schuylkill River
The Little Schuylkill River continues to hold trout in most of the deeper pools. There is little angler pressure, and fish are biting if you can avoid scaring them when you approach. The clear water makes them finicky, so live bait or small flies will work well.