Northwest Region
Clarion County
Kahle Lake
Anglers are reporting some nice crappies, Bluegills, Yellow Perch, and an occasional bass.
Piney Dam
Anglers are reporting some Yellow Perch and Walleyes.
Allegheny River
Anglers are reporting some Walleyes, Northern Pike, and an occasional Muskellunge. All boats, including canoes & kayaks, using the PFBC’s Parker & Brady’s Bend Access Areas must be registered to use these facilities.
Mandatory Life Jacket Wear
Boaters are reminded that during the period of November 1st through April 30th, all boaters are required to wear a life jacket while on watercraft less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak.
Crawford County
Reminder: Below the Dam at Woodcock Lake is “Stocked Trout Waters” which are closed to ALL fishing from March 1st through 8am on the opening day of trout season.
Eastern Erie County
The Mile Streams
12 mile, 16 mile, and 20 mile are open. Anglers are reporting some Steelhead being caught throughout those streams, but fishing pressure has been light.
Lake Pleasant
Reminder: Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year Round Fishing (Lake Pleasant). These waters are open to fishing from March 1 through opening day of trout season; however no trout may be taken or possessed on these waters during this period.
Northeast Region
Northern Wayne County
The ice fishing season has been cut short! Most lakes and ponds have open water; the ice that remains is very unstable and deteriorating at a rapid pace. Anglers should begin preparing their gear for open water fishing.
On April 1st all seasons, sizes and creel limits will again apply to Miller Pond and White Oak Pond.
Southern Luzerne & Southern Colombia Counties
With the Susquehanna River running high, there has been little boat traffic on the water. Fishing pressure has been sporadic from shore, with few anglers reporting any noteworthy success. Successful anglers have been doing using live bait, salted minnows or liver.
Local Stocked Trout Waters are now closed and stocking across the district is underway. Anglers wishing to participate in those stockings are encouraged to check the website for dates and meeting times.
Trout season will open April 16, 2016 at 8:00am, so now is the time for a good maintenance session for all of last year’s equipment.
Mentored Youth Trout Day will occur in the district on April 09, 2016. Those wishing to participate are urged to review the information found on our website prior to heading out. More information can be found at: http://fishandboat.com/MentoredYouth.htm
Anglers are also reminded the last day of Walleye season is March 14th.
THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO REGULATIONS, REGARDING STOCKED TROUT WATERS, AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR TROUT, THAT AFFECT ANGLERS FISHING WITHIN THE DISTRICT. PLEASE REVIEW THE SUMMARY BOOK PROVIDED WITH YOUR LICENSE, OR FOUND ON THE WEBSITE PRIOR TO HEADING OUT TO THE WATERWAYS.
Southern Wayne & Pike Counties
Ice conditions are no longer safe anywhere in the area. Anglers should consult their summaries to ensure the waters they intend to fish are not stocked trout waters and closed to fishing between March 1st and opening day of trout season.
Lackawanna County
Many of the counties lakes and ponds are now ice free. Maple Lake is mostly ice free and anglers were catching Largemouth Bass over the weekend. Curtis Reservoir has fishable areas but ice still remains on the reservoir. Elmhurst Reservoir is not fishable, plenty of ice still remains.
All approved trout Waters are closed to fishing until April 16, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
Monroe County
With ice receding from shorelines on the private community lakes, a few shoreline anglers are venturing out to try their luck. The water is still cold though and fish seem to be a little sluggish and have a case of lock jaw. The warm weather this week should have the fish willing to bite.
Wyoming County
Anglers have not been fishing in area lakes and ponds since the ice melted. However, the conditions on the Susquehanna River have been good and anglers have recently caught walleye and muskellunge. Anglers should remember that if fishing in boat less than sixteen feet, a PFD (life jacket) must be worn by all occupants in the boat.
Northcentral Region
Across the region, warm air temperatures are cranking up aquatic insect hatches and fish activity for the spring!! With temperature fluctuations and rain predicted for the remainder of this week and this weekend, make sure you layer your clothing, pack your rain gear and be prepared to switch up your fishing game!
REMINDER – Pre-season trout stocking has begun! Keep updated on stocking schedules and postponements here: http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Tioga County
Tioga River
Anglers are catching Walleye and panfish at the spillway using nightcrawlers and fathead minnows.
Pine Creek
Black stoneflies are beginning to hatch! There are lots of trout left in upper Pine Creek’s “Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only” section. Get out and catch a few!
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Water temperatures are in the low 40s. The water level and color are just right to get out and catch a few trout!
Anglers are catching trout using caddis larva patterns, beadhead pheasant tail patterns and a variety of streamer patterns.
Centre County
Spring Creek
Water levels and color are perfect for fishing! With the recent warm weather, Midges and Blue Wing Olives (BWO) are hatching during the mid-afternoon hours.
Anglers are catching trout using the following fly patterns: BWO nymphs and dry flies, cress bug, midge larvae and dry flies, olive scud and sow bug patterns.
Penns Creek
Water levels are just below average now and water temperatures are in the upper 30s to low 40s. The color is perfect for some nymphing or streamer action!
During the warm hours of the day, anglers are catching trout using stoneflies in a variety of sizes and colors. A few anglers are catching trout using Blue Wing Olive nymphs as well!
Olive or brown sculpin patterns, sizes 4-10, are also working. Take your time in the deep pools. Even with warm air temperatures, the trout are still holding tight to the stream bottom.
Southeastern Region
Anglers are reminded that Stocked Trout Waters are closed from March 1st until the Regional Opening Day of Trout or the Regular Opening Day of Trout season. Anglers should consult the PA Fishing Summary booklet on the Trout waters that are included in the Regional Opening Day.
Philadelphia
The Commission will be participating in the Philadelphia Boat Show on Friday March 11th, Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th. The show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Staff will have a display there and be on hand to sell fishing licenses or answer questions. Be sure to stop by for a visit. More information can be found by visiting the show website at: http://www.phillyboatshow.com/.