Northwest Region
Butler County
Lake Arthur
Hybrid Striped Bass fishing in the shallows has begun to slow down. Fish are moving back into deeper waters, but catch rates remain high. Anglers are catching nice Yellow Perch that have been schooling over weed beds near rocky landmass points. Minnows trailed under a bobber has been the best offering. Anglers are catching some Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass in deeper water.
Crawford County
Conneaut Lake
Anglers are catching Largemouth Bass throughout the lake. Recreational boating pressure is up due to summer.
Pymatuning Reservoir
Anglers are catching Largemouth Bass; but they have to work for them.
Eastern Erie County
Lake Erie
Anglers are catching Walleye in 50-60 feet of water anywhere from the Ohio line to Walnut Creek. Most boats are using crawler harnesses, flat lining, or using dipsy divers. Most boats are reporting small Walleye; so please double check that they are 15 inches. Lake Erie has been very rough of late. Use common sense when considering going out. Lake Erie’s water temperature is 73°F. For current Lake Erie conditions, call Northeast Marina at 814-725-8244.
Area Waters
Anglers are catching panfish from shore at Union City Reservoir and Lake Pleasant using worms or minnows. Anglers are catching trout at Lake Pleasant from a boat or canoe in the middle of the lake.
French Creek
French Creek is becoming more and more popular for kayaks. Remember your life jackets and respect the landowners.
Western Erie County
Fairview Gravel Pits
Fishing has been very good for the past few weeks in Western Erie County. Anglers are catching crappie and trout at the Fairview Gravel Pit.
Lake Erie
Walleye anglers are doing well west of Walnut Creek Access in about 60 foot of water. Anglers are catching big Walleye in the 30-inch range; but remember the minimum size is 15 inches. Anglers are starting to catch Yellow Perch in some decent numbers in and around 50 feet of water.
Northeasatern Region
Western Bradford & Sullivan County
After just dropping a couple feet, the North Branch of the Susquehanna River will be on the rise again. Heavy local rain will bring the water level back up.
Fish activity has been moderate with many anglers reporting good numbers of small bass. Catfish activity has been very high with anglers catching them using a variety of techniques, including jigging. Walleye have not been real active with only the occasional fish being caught.
Northcentral Region
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Potter County
Boating traffic has increased on all waters.
Lyman Lake, Pine Creek as well as Tioga/Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes are excellent destinations for boating in the northern tier. Due to all of the rain this year, the streams are still offering good paddling experiences for kayaks and canoes. Many people also enjoy paddling Lyman Lake as well as using electric motor boats.
Anglers are catching fish in streams and lakes across the County. With cool temperatures and good water levels, anglers continue to catch trout are streams in the area.
The Crappie spawn was a bit late this year; however, fishing has heated up over the last few weeks! Anglers are catching lots of Crappie, Bluegill and Yellow Perch are many of the lakes across the County. Bass angling is heating up, with a few anglers reporting a few bass in the 5-6 pound range.
The Musky are also active, with anglers reporiting several sightings, as well as, a catch report of one over 60”.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Water temperature is in the mid 50s. Water levels are low; however, with predicted storm events over the next few days, that could change.
Small nymphs are working best in the early morning to mid-day hours. Anglers are catching trout using mayfly, stonefly and caddis nymphs during the mid-day hours(e.g. Frenchie #14-16; gold bead pheasant tail #12-18; Prince #12-16; swimming ISO nymph #10-12). Thread bodied mayfly patterns are working well in shallow riffles.
Trout are rising, sporadically. Mid-day to evening hours are best. Carry the following dry flies, just in case you see a few trout rising (e.g. Slate Drake #10-12; midges #22-26, Bluewing Olives size #18-22, Tan Caddis #12-14; Light Cahill #12-14).
If you are fishing just after a rain event, make sure you have a few streamers/spinners along!
West Branch Susquehanna River
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass using live minnows, rooster tails and streamers. A few Rock Bass are also being caught. Many of the Smallmouth are being caught in shallow water areas, near islands, grassy areas or submerged logs. A few of the larger Smallmouth are being caught along the ledges (e.g. Where shallow areas drop off into deep pools.)
Centre County
Bald Eagle Creek
Anglers are catching trout using live bait, artificial lures, dry flies and streamers. Early morning and late evening hours are best. If you are fishing throughout the day, target the shade lines and deep pools.
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Anglers are catching Crappie using plastic lures.
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass and Pumpkinseeds using curly tail jigs.
Anglers continue to catch Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, at the outflow, using a variety of live baits and plastic lures.
Spring Creek
Water levels are good. Water temperature is in the 50s. Anglers are catching trout using tricos in the early morning hours.
Anglers are catching trout throughout the day fishing subsurface, using nymphs (e.g. sulphur nymphs, hot spot sow bug, walt’s worm, black zebra midge, deep sparkle pupa and a variety of other caddis larvae patterns).
Trout are rising sporadically to dry flies. Anglers are catching trout using trico #20-26; tan caddis #14-16; light cahill #14-16; blue wing olives sizes #18-22; midges sizes 22-26.
Southeastern Region
S. Montgomery County/W. Philadelphia County
June brought a dramatic increase in boating activity in the district. Angling activity remains steady with anglers reporting success along the rivers and inland lakes. District trout streams are warming significantly, resulting in a marked decline in trout angling activity. One point of interest is that bass anglers are reporting an increase over last year in large bass being caught in lakes and ponds where Northern Snakehead are present, possibly suggesting that bass populations are adjusting to the presence of the invasive species. All boaters are reminded to review boating regulations to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions while on the water, but more importantly to ensure the safety of themselves and their passengers. Many boaters are being found to be without the required sound producing device on board. This is a requirement on all vessels on the water, and a working mechanical sound producing device such as a bell, horn or whistle is an important piece of safety equipment that should ever be overlooked while boating. As always, enjoy the summer on our waterways and be safe out there.
Northampton County
Minsi Lake
Minsi Lake has now been drained for a few weeks. For those who haven’t seen it yet, it is worth the drive up there to see what the bottom of the lake really looks like. Just a reminder that people are free to take a look around, but please respect the safety exclusion zones once construction begins.
Lehigh Canal
Water temperatures are rising and many Bluegills and smaller Bass can be seen swimming around in the Lehigh Canal from Freemansburg to Bethlehem and also up by Walnutport. This is a great place to take beginning anglers to increase their chances of catching something.
Lehigh River
Lastly, the Lehigh River near and above Northampton borough is a great place to fish for trout still. Many of these trout find well oxygenated pools and riffles to hold up in, floating a fly over top may land you one of these.
E. Philadelphia County
PWC owners and operators, please remember that a Basic Boating Education Certificate is required to operate a PWC. Those who operate without a certificate can be fined, as well as the owner of the PWC for allowing it to be operated by someone without a certificate. Also, please review the rules of the road and general boating regulations as they pertain to PWCs. Regardless if the manufacturer installs lights on a PWC, it is not legal to operate after sunset. Please make sure you are following the no wake within 100ft rule as well. Remember you are responsible for your wake!