Northwest Region
Crawford County
French Creek
Walleyes should be turning on as the water temperature cools.
Geneva Marsh
Be sure to wear your lifejackets on all canoes, kayaks and boats under 16 feet for waterfowl hunting.
Eastern Erie County
Area Waters
Anglers are reporting panfish, Yellow Perch and Smallmouth Bass off of the North & South Piers, Port Authority Dock, the Public Dock and various locations around Presque Isle State Park. Minnows and wax worms seem to be the bait of choice.
Eastern Mile Streams
The Mile streams are low and clear and the Steelhead fishing has slowed. The forecast this week is for seasonal temperatures 40’s and 50’s with some rain, so the steelhead fishing will only get better. The mile streams and Lake Erie’s water temperature is 55°F. North East Marina & Shades Beach Safe Harbor are closed for the season.
Central Erie County
Lake Erie
Steelhead fishing is pretty good along shore near the mouths of the streams. With the recent rains, the streams again have much needed water for the fish to move. Steelhead can be found inland on all the streams.
Presque Isle Bay
Yellow Perch and crappie can be caught from most places along shore. The docks are open for fishing in the Marina Lake area. As of November 1st its Cold Weather Wear for PFD’s on boats less than 16ft and all canoes and kayaks. This includes layout boats for duck hunting.
Western Erie County
Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, Trout Run, Godfrey Run, Crooked Creek, & Lake Erie
The lower stretches of Walnut Creek anglers are having good success with Steelhead. Fish have moved up in Crooked and Elk Creeks and anglers are doing well when stream conditions allow. Recent rain events have significantly helped. Uniformed and undercover officers are encountering common violations of snagging, over limit, and littering.
Mercer County
Lake Wilhelm
Water is low due to maintenance on the dam. Anglers are reporting crappies are being caught.
Northeast Region
All anglers across the state need to be aware that bear and then deer rifle season are starting over the next two weeks and run until Saturday, December 12th. Make sure to wear fluorescent orange while fishing, a hat and vest will do the trick, to make sure hunters can clearly see you. Fluorescent orange is not required on Sundays since hunting is closed on that day. Good luck and be safe!
Stream and river levels have been dropping this past week and are currently at typical flows for this time of year, which means they are low and clear. With the mild and sunny weather on most days, make sure to get to your favorite fishing spot early and try your luck before the sun is on the water. The current conditions with the added sunshine can make an angler’s job very difficult as the fish will be on high alert and very spooky. On colder days, the late afternoon into evening may prove to be best time as the water temperatures will be at their highest and can have the fish on the feed.
To check current stream flows for streams across Pennsylvania please visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/rt
Northcentral Region
REMINDER(s):
• Mandatory Life Jacket Requirement started November 1, 2015 for all anglers, boaters, and hunters who use boats.
Potter County
Kettle Creek
Water temperature is currently 45F. Anglers are catching trout using minnows and streamer patterns.
Current water levels and conditions found here: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01544500
Lycoming County
Rose Valley Lake
Anglers are catching bass and a few panfish. Minnows and worms are the bait of choice.
West Branch Susquehanna River
The Walleye bite is on!! Anglers are catching Walleye using a variety of baits.
Centre County
Foster Joseph Sayers Dam
Anglers are catching bass. Baits of choice are green jigs and brown pumpkin tubes.
Spring Creek
Anglers are catching trout using olive and black streamer patterns. Zebra midge patterns and other small nymph patterns are also working well.
Updated water flows and temperatures can be found here: Upper Spring Creek at Houserville, PA
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
With rain in the forecast over the next few days, water levels may rise slightly. This is good news for the stream and for fishing!
Anglers are catching trout using green weenie, midge larvae and other small nymph patterns.
Southeastern Region
Bucks County
Lake Luxembourg
Delaware River
Anglers are still reporting catches of Smallmouth Bass and more Walleyes are taking the bait as the cold weather settles in. The challenge is keeping fallen leaves off your fishing line.
Walleyes can typically be found in the tail waters below dams for the fall feed up and the winter spawn. Follow all safety precautions when fishing below dams and obey signage.
Here is an article from a 2011 Angler & Boater magazine on river fishing for Walleyes: https://www.fish.state.pa.us/anglerboater/2011ab/vol80num5_sepoct/07walleye.pdf
Philadelphia County
Pennypack Creek
The creek is still producing trout, and with many sportsmen focusing on hunting, the pressure from other anglers is low. Take along some wax worms.