Northwest Region
Crawford County
Canadohta Lake
Anglers are catching a few Largemouth Bass and some Muskellunge throughout the lake.
Woodcock Lake
Anglers are catching a few Walleye, Muskellunge, and some nice size Smallmouth Bass.
Woodcock Creek (below the dam)
Anglers are catching Bowfin, Walleye, and Muskellunge. Bowfin are native to Pennsylvania and should be released unharmed.
Central Erie County
Lake Erie
Anglers are catching Walleye anywhere in the lake from more than 60 feet of water. Anglers are catching many sub-legal Walleye so please check your rods often to make sure you do not have one on. Anglers are catching Yellow Perch off Walnut Creek, Gull Point, and Shades Beach.
Western Erie County
Fairview Gravel Pits
Anglers are catching some panfish at the Fairview Gravel Pit. The bait of choice is still grubs and minnows.
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Anglers out of the Walnut Creek Marina are catching Walleye in 55 to 70 feet of water from the marina straight out and all the way to the Ohio Line. Anglers are catching their limit of Yellow Perch straight out of Walnut Creek in 50 to 60 feet of water. For current Lake Erie conditions, call the Walnut Creek Marina at (814) 833-2464
Warren County
Kinzua Reservoir
Anglers are catching Walleye at the mouths of Sugar Bay and Willow Bay.
Chapman Lake
Chapman Lake is still full of water and fish. Anglers are catching some trout and Largemouth Bass throughout the lake.
Northeasatern Region
Northern Wayne County
Reports are being received of walleye hitting at Prompton Dam for trolling anglers. The trout streams are cooler than normal and providing angling opportunities (early mornings and late afternoons). Bait fishermen, spinners and flies are doing the trick. Long Pond as usual is giving up some large pickerel. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are hitting before noon at Belmont Lake.
Northern Susquehanna County
Chicken liver, chicken liver, chicken liver! Make sure to use it because it’s the bait of choice for enticing large Channel Cats. When the river is off color and a little murky they will be active in the daytime. Otherwise hit it at sunset and into the evening on the Susquehanna River.
Eastern Bradford County
Channel Catfish, walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Rock Bass are all very active along the entire Susquehanna River. An occasional Northern Pike and muskellunge are also being reported.
Southern Wayne County and Pike County
Fluctuating water levels and wind have slowed fishing activity on Lake Wallenpaupack. Despite the weather conditions anglers are still having good success catching a variety of fish using natural bait.
Eastern Bradford and Sullivan County
Mt. Pisgah State Park – Stephen Foster Lake
Anglers fishing the lake report perch, crappie, and bluegill are active and catch rates good. Plastics & live bait were both consistent producers.
Northcentral Region
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Centre County
Sayers Lake
Anglers have been doing well for crappies under the Rt. 26 causeway bridge. Most success has been using live minnows or twister tails. Channel Catfish have been reported in the upper sections of the lake on chicken liver in the evening hours. Bass has been reported fishing the submerged roadbeds.
Spring Creek & Bald Eagle Creek
Success has been reported on both these area waters for trout and bass using a variety of flies and lures. Most success for bass has been in the lower stretches of the Bald Eagle near the dam.
Black Moshannon Lake
Anglers have reported some bass and perch on the end of weedbeds. Success has been reported with live minnows, rubber worms and spinners.
Southeastern Region
Bucks County
Lake Luxembourg
(Core Creek County Park): Some Brown Bullheads and small panfish were caught last week on crankbaits.
Anglers have been hooking into some smaller bass & panfish in the Neshaminy Creek on minnows and plastic grubs.
S. Chester County
If you have been waiting for your big break into Bass Tournament Fishing, this may be it. Captain Jim is having a Bass Open Tournament at the Octoraro Reservoir on Sunday, August 20th from 6:30 AM till 12:30 PM, (6 Hours). To get to the lake, simply get on Rte. 1 in Southern Chester County and get off on the Route 472 Exit. Turn West on Rte. 472 West and you will go over the Route 472 Bridge and at the top of the next hill you will turn left on to Spruce Grove Road. You will go about a mile and at the bottom of the hill you will see the lake and the Fishing Headquarters on your left. The physical address for the Fishing Headquarters is 212 Spruce Grove Road, Kirkwood, PA. 17536. For even more information call Captain Jim, phone 717-529-2488 or visit his website at jimsbait.net. Only fishing from boats is permitted, limit of two persons per boat.
SE Montgomery County/Philadelphia County
Schuylkill River
Anglers are catching Common Carp up and down the river from Philadelphia to Norristown. Try boilies, corn, carp baits and bagels. Anglers are getting into some large Flathead Catfish as well. For the Flatheads, try shrimp, chicken livers, live eels and live Bluegills.
The Philly Fun Fishing Fest will return along the banks of the Schuylkill River on September 9, 2017 from 7AM-11AM. Enjoy a morning of free catch and release fishing and friendly competition on Schuylkill Banks! The Fishing Fest is perfect for anglers of all ages and level of experience. No fishing license is required during the fishing competition and fishing gear will be available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register, follow the link: https://a.pgtb.me/nDPZFK