Pennsylvania Fishing Report – November 10, 2016

Northwest Region

Clarion County

Kahle Lake

Anglers are catching nice Bluegills, Yellow Perch, and some really nice crappies.

Beaver Creek Ponds Project

Anglers are catching big panfish and some nice sized Largemouth Bass.

Upper Clarion River

Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass and Walleyes throughout the river.

Piney Dam

Piney Dam continues to be in a drawdown state and is approximately 6’ below normal pool levels. Anglers are catching some nice Walleyes and good numbers of Smallmouth Bass.

Allegheny River

Anglers are catching Walleyes, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Northern Pike from Emlenton to East Brady.

Redbank Creek

Anglers are catching Walleyes, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout from the dam in New Bethlehem.

Crawford County

Geneva swamp

All waterfowl hunters need to wear lifejackets even while at anchor. Remember November 1st is the start of Mandatory wear of life jackets on all boats under 16 feet and in all canoes and kayaks. Also, inflatable personal floatation devices are not capable of working when the temperature is below 40° so don’t put your life at risk.

French Creek

If you are getting a late year float in make sure to wear your lifejacket. Water levels are elevated.

Eastern Erie County

Steelhead Streams

The Steelhead fishing is slow on the eastern side of Erie County. There are fish in the deeper holes upstream but the water is crystal clear and the fish are skittish. Subtle presentations should be used. 20 Mile creek has fish scattered all the way to the New York line. Anglers are catching Steelhead in Lake Erie trolling with plugs or spoons. Anglers are catching Steelhead in as deep as 60 feet of water.

Inland Waters

Fishing inland is coming to an end for the season but the cool water species, Northern Pike and Muskellunge, could still be caught in Lake LeBouef.

Northeasatern Region

Remember! From November 1st through April 30th there is mandatory wear for life jackets from on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks. Wearing your life jacket is the best way to prevent a boating fatality and we recommend you wear one all year, not just during the mandatory wear period.

Bradford County

While the recent rain created flood conditions downstream, the rain was welcome relief to the Susquehanna River in the area. Smallmouth Bass activity has increased significantly and black jigs are working well in the turbid water!

Wyoming County

The Susquehanna River is in great shape after being low throughout the summer. Severe rainfall events to the north brought river levels high, but they have now stabilized. This is a great time to be on the river!

Most anglers have been fishing in the area lakes. Success reports have been mixed, but all have appreciated the opportunities to catch fish before the weather gets too cold.

Anglers have reported good catches at Oxbow Lake and Lake Winola.

Northcentral Region

Reminder – The Mandatory Life Jacket Requirement began November 1 and lasts through April 30. Boaters are required to wear a life jacket while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or on any canoe or kayak. The requirement applies to all Pennsylvania waters.

SPECIAL NOTE – Brown Trout will soon begin to spawn. Their nests, known as “redds”, are usually created in loose gravel found on the stream bottom. You can usually identify the “redds” by looking for “clean gravel” areas. Make sure you look before you step and take care not to fish over spawning trout. Their eggs are the future trout population of the stream you are fishing!

Tioga County

Pine Creek

Water conditions are great for fall fishing! The water temperature is in the upper 40s.

Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (e.g. green weenie, bead head pheasant tail, bead head prince nymph). Streamers and spinners are working in deeper pools.

Clinton/Lycoming County

Fishing Creek

Currently, water conditions are low and clear.

Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (e.g. small mayfly or stonefly nymphs; caddis fly larvae patterns).

A few anglers are catching trout using streamers in deeper pools and near banks.

West Branch Susquehanna River

Anglers are catching Smallmouth bass using small streamers or spinners. The bite has slowed down, but anglers are still catching bass! Spend time in the deeper pools.

Centre County

Bald Eagle Creek

Water conditions are good for fall fishing!

Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (e.g. beadhead pheasant tail, green weenie). The trout are holding tight to the bottom. Make sure your nymph(s) are on or just above the stream bottom.

Streamer patterns, spinners and live minnows are working in deeper pools and along streambanks.

Spring Creek

The water level and color is great for fishing.

Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (e.g. pheasant tails, green weenie, sow bugs, black zebra midge).

Anglers are also catching trout using small streamers (e.g. size 6-10; olive or black colors). Target the streambanks, woody debris and deep holes.

Anglers, using spinning gear, are catching trout on lower Spring Creek.

Snyder/Union/Montour/Northumberland Counties

Susquehanna River

Walleye are becoming more active with colder nights and water temperatures. Anglers are catching Walleye using live bait. A few anglers are having luck trolling.

Bass are also being caught !

SAFETY NOTE – Boaters are reminded to stay away from dams. Review this link for more information on water hazards – http://www.fishandboat.com/Boat/WaterandIceSafety/Pages/HazardsontheWater.aspx

Southeastern Region

Remember! From November 1st through April 30th there is mandatory wear for life jackets from on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks. Wearing your life jacket is the best way to prevent a boating fatality and we recommend you wear one all year, not just during the mandatory wear period.

Low water across the region has created tough fishing conditions on local trout streams. Successful anglers have been using light line tactics and staying out of the water as much as possible. Being stealthy in the current stream conditions can provide some of the best fishing of the year but make sure to bring your patience with you!

Fall trout stockings are still occurring within the region. Make sure to check out the county stocking schedules found at fishandboat.com for the up-to-date schedule. If any changes are made, they will be posted on the schedule so make to check it before heading out.