Northwest Region
Butler County
Harbor Acres Lake (SGL 95)
This lake was stocked on March 1st with some very nice Brown Trout. This lake is Open to Year Round Fishing. From March 1st to 8 a.m. on the opening day of trout season in April, anglers may fish Harbor Acres Lake, but cannot keep any trout. Please review regulation posters located at both parking areas before you begin fishing/boating on this waterway.
Crawford County
Pymatuning Reservoir
The Spillway, Causeway, and 20 Bridge are getting some pressure from Walleye anglers.
Erie County
Steelhead Streams
Adult Steelhead were recently stocked in 4 Mile, Veterans Park in Walnut Creek, Albion Fairgrounds, and Walnut Creek Marina.
Mercer County
Lake Wilhelm
The lake is mostly open water. As the water temperature heats up, crappies should start to turn on. Walleye season closes March 14.
Venango County
Walleye Closure (COMMOMWEALTH INLAND WATERS): Anglers are reminded that Walleye season closes starting with the March 15th calendar day. As of that date, through 12:01 A.M. on the first Saturday in May, no Walleye may be taken, killed, or held in field possession.
2016 Venango County Trout Stocking: Trout stocking in Venango County begins on March 08th…
Individuals wishing to attend are urged to reference the 2016 TROUT STOCKING link found on the agency’s home page, at www.fishandboat.com, in order to verify the appropriate date and time of your favorite stream(s).
Allegheny River
Water temperature has shown a steady climb to 40°F. With higher flows and temperatures maintaining the 40°F mark, anglers will continue to target Walleye until the season closes (03/15). Currently, the mouths of many of the smaller tributaries remain flooded and are off-color. If you’re out and about give these locations a try as they may prove to be pike hot-spots!
French Creek
Fishing and boating activities continue to be hampered by stream conditions. A few Walleye anglers continue to try their luck along the stream’s middle reaches within the county.
Oil Creek
The Delayed Harvest(s), as well as the section from Columbia to Rynd Farm is scheduled for trout stocking on Tuesday,
March 22nd, 2016. Meeting time is 10:00 A.M. at the Rynd Farm Train Station.
MANDATORY PFD (LIFE-JACKET) WEAR REMAINS IN EFFECT: During the period of 01 November through 30 April, ALL BOATERS are required to wear a life jacket, at all times, while on watercraft less than 16’ in length or ANY canoe or kayak.
Reminder: The PFBC does not monitor ice thickness. Ice thickness and conditions can vary greatly across the lake. Use caution as you head out onto the ice. A life jacket and a set of ice awls can be extremely important if you fall though the ice. Remember SAFETY FIRST: http://fishandboat.com/safety.htm
Northeast Region
Pre-season trout stocking has begun and anglers are reminded that Approved 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 of Trout and the Regular Opening Day of Trout Season.
Those interested in assisting the Commission with our trout stocking program need to check our website for dates, times and meeting locations. Also, remember to dress for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear and only do what you feel is safe for you to do while at a stocking. Helping stock is great way to have fun and give back to the resource.
The trout stocking list is organized by county and can be found at: http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
With the warm weather this week anglers were out enjoying the open water. From open water on lakes and ponds to fishing streams that are still open to fishing for trout. The water temperatures are still cold on open trout streams but the trout were willing to bite a nicely presented nymph or streamer.
Northcentral Region
Pre-season trout stocking has begun! Keep updated on stocking schedules and postponements here: http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Tioga County
Ice season is over. Next week we should see many of the lakes open up completely.
Southern Clinton County/Western Lycoming
Water levels have been high on Pine Creek. Anglers have been working slack water areas for trout.
Little Pine Lake
The ice is breaking up.
REMINDER: Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes warmer weather! However, keep in mind that, regardless of the air temperature, there is a mandatory life jacket law that runs until April 30. Cold Water Kills. Wear It, Pennsylvania! For more information, please visit our website: http://fishandboat.com/news/2015pr/pfd-mandatory.htm
Southeastern Region
Anglers are reminded that Approved 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 of Trout and the Regular Opening Day of Trout Season.
Bucks County
The Commission will be stocking trout on Saturday March 5th in the East Branch Perkiomen Creek. The meeting location is the Country Square Shopping Center at the intersection of PA Route 309 and Trumbauersville Road. Or if it’s easier, helpers can meet at the first stocking location on the creek, at the end of the road for the B. Earl Druckenmiller Park by the trail trestle bridge. The East Branch Perkiomen Creek has been a trout family fishing favorite for generations now. It’s a great opportunity to get the children out to a trout stocking on a Saturday when there is no school! There are no other Saturday trout stockings in the area, so don’t miss the only one.
Montgomery County
The Calvary Outdoors Expo will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM at the Calvary Church, 820 Route 113, Souderton. There will be over 100 vendors with the latest and greatest of fishing equipment, fishing workshops including a casting competition and critter show for the kids and a fishing simulator too. For more information you can go to the website at www.calvaryexpo.com
Lancaster County
The Commission will be participating in the Lancaster Fly Fishing Show on Saturday March 5th and Sunday March 6th. The show will be held at the Lancaster Convention County Center. 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://flyfishingshow.com/lancaster-pa/.