Northwest Region
Crawford County
Conneaut Lake
Boating pressure has been busy during weekends this summer. Angles are reporting Largemouth Bass are being caught regularly throughout the lake. Wacky rigged or Texas rigged senkos have been producing the most bites for Largemouth Bass. Early morning and late evening are the perfect time to try top water baits such as: frogs, buzzbaits, etc.
Pymatuning Reservoir
Anglers are catching Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Musky, and crappies throughout the reservoir. During the hot summer season, Channel Catfish seem to bite more often than other parts of the year. Often times, a simple nightcrawler under a bobber will do the trick. A recent Fisheries Biologist Report for Pymatuning Reservoir is on the PFBC website fishandboat.com so head over and check it out.
Geneva Swamp
Anglers are reporting Bowfin are being caught. Remember they are NOT an invasive species and should be returned to the water unharmed. Throwing them into the weeds is illegal.
French Creek
With the recent rains it has helped the water level but it is still low.
Forest County
Allegheny River
Water levels are low and jet boat operators should be cautioned when navigating the river. Canoers and kayakers should be aware that they should be courteous to jet boat operators and not group together, blocking the river channel. If, as a canoer or kayaker you see a jet boat navigating the river, please move close to shore and allow the jet boat operator to pass.
Tionesta Lake
Anglers have been successful fishing in the evening hours from the Nebraska Bridge. Anglers have reported catching Channel Catfish, Musky and panfish. Anglers fishing from the bridge deck should exercise caution with passing traffic. While on Tionesta Lake, boaters are reminded that they must wear at ALL times a Personal Flotation Device while onboard boats less than 16 feet in length and onboard all canoes and kayaks regardless of length.
Clarion River
Water levels are low. There are many canoe liveries that operate on the Clarion River near Cook Forest State Park. If renting a canoe or kayak please be sure the livery covers all laws and regulations that pertain to the type of watercraft you are renting. Always remember that each person must have onboard any watercraft a wearable Personal Flotation Device and children 12 years old and younger must wear a Personal Flotation Device while onboard any canoe, kayak or boats 20 feet or less in length.
Maple Creek
The Marienville Rod and Gun Club will be stocking Maple Creek with trout in October from Coon Road downstream towards the Clarion River. * If water levels and temperature permits.*
Spring Creek
The Marienville Rod and Gun Club will be stocking Spring Creek with trout in October from Durhing downstream to the Hill Farm. *If water levels and temperature permits.*
Lawrence County
Neshannock Creek
Anglers are reporting some Smallmouth Bass are hitting on green and white tubes on the Neshannock Creek near Papermill Bridge.
Lake Arthur
In daytime hours, Striped Bass are being caught on Lake Arthur at the bottom using worms.
Area Trout Streams
There are also a few reports of stocked trout still being caught in Big Run just outside of New Castle.
Mercer County
Lake Wilhelm
Anglers are reporting pretty good fishing this year for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, crappie, and Bluegills.
Northeastern Region
Southern Wayne & Pike Counties
Anglers were having success fishing for Smallmouth Bass on Lake Wallenpaupack this past week using live bait and fishing around shoals and rocky areas.
Monroe County
Recent rain events have re-energized both the fish and anglers. Anglers reported very good results this past weekend with natural bait, like minnows, giving the best results. The bass, which had been lethargic, seem to be feeding again.
Wyoming County
Much needed rain brought the Susquehanna River level up slightly last week. Anglers are having success with Smallmouth Bass and catfish on the river. Lake Winola has been producing good catches of bass and trout this past week as well. Panfish anglers found the fish willing to bite and providing a lot of action at Ford’s Lake, Lackawanna County, recently. Everything is as it should be for mid-summer fishing in the area.
Western Bradford & Sullivan County
After some local rain last week the Susquehanna River jumped quickly but has started to fall quickly. Many anglers were glad to see the level come up and have been out fishing since. Those finding success have been using black and dark green jigs and lures.
Northcentral Region
Potter County
Lyman Run Lake
Anglers are catching lots of panfish and bass.
Streams across the county are low and clear.
Most of the lakes are busy with boating traffic and bass tournaments. Anglers fishing in the bass tournaments are recording nice size bass, despite the low warm water.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
The water levels are low and clear. Anglers are catching trout in the early morning hours and late evening hours using nymphs (e.g. dark stone flies; bead head prince; bead head pheasant tail).
When the trout are rising, anglers are catching them using dry flies (e.g. tan caddis; blue wing olives; tricos)
Centre County
Spring Creek
Water levels are low and clear. Anglers are catching trout using terrestrials (e.g. beetles, ants, grasshoppers, adult midge patterns).
The best time to be on the water is early morning and late evenings.
Keep an eye on water levels by clicking here: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv?site_no=01547100
Northumberland/Union/Snyder
Susquehanna River
The water is warm and low. Anglers are catching fish in deep pockets. The best time to fish is early morning and late evening.
Anglers are catching lots of bass and catfish while night fishing the river.
Walker and Faylor Lakes
Anglers are catching some nice size bass out of both lakes.
REMINDERS – If you want to use a boat on Walker Lake, is must be electric motor only. Faylor Lake is restricted to non-powered boats only.
The boating season is in full swing, make sure you have all required permits and safety equipment.
Lake Augusta
The lake has been busy with boat traffic. Make sure you know the rules of the road before heading out on the water.
Tioga County
Water levels are still terrible. The rain we have had is not helping anywhere.
Bass fishing has been good on all the local lakes. Fish are being caught using a variety of methods in very shallow to moderately deep water. Anglers are doing well with creature baits and plastic worms near weed beds, timber, and artificial structure. Many are finding a great morning and evening topwater bite too, using frogs, buzzbaits, and poppers. Crankbaits and dropshot presentations are working in deeper water. The most productive soft plastic colors include green pumpkin, watermelon, perch, baby bass, and other shades of green. In areas of dirtier water, black/blue, black/red, and dark greens with flake have been good. A few walleyes and stripers are being caught on Hammond, Tioga, and Cowanesque by bass anglers too, using the same presentations.
Catfish are being caught in Tioga and Hammond Lakes, as well as the Tioga spillway. Chicken livers, cut bait, and live shiners are all working. Most of the catfish have been young ones ranging from 10-18 inches; but a few 20-25 inchers are being caught, too. Anglers have caught nice bullheads in all three areas, as well.
Southeastern Region
There was a break in the heat over the past few days, but it is expected to be hot again in the coming week. Try fishing early in the morning or at dusk and after dark. Try early in the morning or at dusk and into the evening. Large catfish will still take baitfish, chicken livers or eels in the Delaware River & lower Schuylkill River. Anglers on the Delaware River could catch Striped Bass with these same offerings.
Try tossing top water or weedless-rigged lures for black bass near weed beds. There are plenty on the Delaware River this summer.
Lehigh County
Anglers are using rubber grub like swim baits and small jerk baits to catch Smallmouth Bass near Treichlers Bridge in the Lehigh River.