Northwest Region
Clarion County
Kahle Lake
Anglers are catching nice bluegill, crappies, and yellow perch. Anglers are catching some nice largemouth bass on soft plastic baits. Kahle Lake is a PFBC controlled lake and all boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be registered or have a launch permit to use this facility.
Piney Dam
Anglers are catching smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch. Anglers are catching some nice channel catfish at night. The Mill Creek Access Area is a PFBC controlled access area and all boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be registered or have a launch permit to use this facility.
Upper Clarion River (Cooksburg to Mill Creek)
Anglers are catching some nice smallmouth bass on a variety of soft plastic baits. Anglers are catching trout at the confluence of Cather’s & Blyson Runs. The Gravel Lick Access Area is a PFBC controlled access area and all boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be registered or have a launch permit to use these facility.
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching some nice smallmouth bass on the entire length of the river from Emlenton to East Brady. Anglers are catching a few Walleyes at the mouth of the Clarion River. Anglers are catching some nice Channel Catfish at night. The Parker City Access Area is a PFBC controlled access area and all boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be registered or have a launch permit to use this facility.
Redbank Creek
Anglers are catching smallmouth bass and Walleye from below the dam in New Bethlehem to the confluence with the Allegheny River.
Eastern Erie County
Lake Erie
Anglers are catching Walleye out of Northeast Marina in 90 to 110 feet from the marina to the west. Anglers are having success using plugs and crawler harnesses. Anglers are catching limits of Yellow Perch west of the marina in 70 feet of water. Anglers are catching Lake Trout and Steelhead in 110 feet of water approximately 30 feet off the bottom. For current Lake Erie conditions, call the Northeast Marina at (814) 725-8244.
Area Steelhead Tributaries
Anglers are catching a few Steelhead at the mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek throwing spoons.
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching smallmouth bass when the floating vegetation allows. Top water lures and soft plastic baits seem to be getting the most strikes. From November 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, PFD’s must be worn at all times while on board any canoe, kayak, or boats less than 16 feet in length.
Tionesta Lake
Musky anglers have been successful trolling along the shoreline near the dam and near the Lackey Flats Camping Area.
Ross Run Children’s Area
Children 12 years of age and younger can enjoy some fall fishing opportunities on Ross Run. Trout are still present in some of the stream improvement devices, such as the jack dam near the upper bridge.
Spring Creek
The Marienville Rod and Gun Club stocked Spring Creek with adult trout in early September. The daily limit is now three trout per day and a trout permit is required to keep trout.
Northeasatern Region
Monroe County
Largemouth bass are in a feeding frenzy on private community lakes. Anglers report great catches using live bait as the bass try to build up their winter reserves. The nice weather and warm temperatures have extended the feeding window for all fish.
Wayne and Pike County
Unusually warm weather and low water conditions have been conducive for panfish. Anglers have been having good luck catching bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass and perch using natural and artificial baits.
Western Bradford And Sullivan County
Hunters Lake and Mountain Lake
Hunters Lake and Mountain Lake received their fall planting of trout last week and early indications were that the fish were very active and hitting on a variety of baits. Gold spinners and spoons seemed to be a favorite. Remember that Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year-Round Fishing are now under the “extended season” size and creel limits. Size stays the same at 7” and creel limit is reduced to 3.
Northcentral Region
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Tioga County
Cowanesque Lake
The water temperatures are beginning to drop and the bass are hungry!
Anglers are catching smallmouth bass by drop shotting various plastics. A few musky are also being caught!
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
With low, clear water, fishing is challenging. Water temperature is in the 60s.
Fishing in the early morning hours, using nymphs is working best. Anglers are catching trout using mayfly, stonefly and caddis nymphs (e.g. Frenchie #14-16; gold bead pheasant tail #12-18; Prince #12-16; green weenie #12-16).
Approach key fishing areas from downstream and keep a low profile. Trout are easily spooked this time of year.
West Branch Susquehanna River
Bass and panfish are hitting live baits, crank baits and streamer patterns. Many of the fish are beginning to prepare for winter. Fishing should get better as cool temperatures creep back!
Centre County
Bald Eagle Creek
Anglers are catching trout using dry flies (e.g. tan caddis) and nymphs (e.g. green weenie).
Spring Creek
Water levels are low and clear. Water temperature is in the low 60s. Remember to keep a low profile and approach key fishing areas from downstream. At little bit of rain would be great!
Anglers are catching trout throughout the day, using nymphs (e.g. green weenie, hot spot sow bug, walt’s worm, small mayfly patterns, midge larvae patterns).
Dry dropper systems are working well (e.g. caddis on top and a wet ant underneath).
Blue Wing Olives(#18-22) and Tan Caddis (#14-16)dry flies will catch trout that are rising sporadically.
Southeastern Region
SE Montgomery County/West Philadelphia
Anglers are catching catfish, bass and carp on the Schuylkill River and small inland lakes. Fall trout stockings are coming up, and anglers can access the stocking schedules on our PA Fish and Boat Commission website (fishandboat.com) or our app (FishBoatPA), and are encouraged to show up to help stock their favorite streams. Many boaters are taking advantage of late season opportunities to get out on the water and there have been very few reported or observed incidents on area waterways. All anglers and boaters are reminded that our Commonwealth waterways are here for the enjoyment of everyone, and a sincere thanks goes out to the vast majority that show mutual respect for their fellow anglers and boaters.
Chester County
2018 Basic Boating Course Opportunities
Boating Safety Education Certificates are required for all operators of personal watercraft, regardless of age, and for boat operators born after January 1, 1982 that operate motorboats of more than 25 horsepower. These free PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) courses are designed to help boaters make better informed decisions on the water. Instructors will provide course materials and information via a classroom setting to help you reduce the risk of injury and conflict on the water. Those who successfully complete the course may obtain this certificate, which is good for a lifetime (fees apply).
– Saturday, January 13 at Hibernia County Park Hibernia Mansion at 1 Park Road in Coatesville, from 8:00A to 5:00P. A minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction is required to pass the course. Participants should bring a lunch and snacks. Space is limited so register soon. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov or by phone at 215-968-3631.
– Hibernia County Park Mansion House, at 1 Park Road in Coatesville. This is a two evening class on Tuesday January 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 PM to 7 PM, you must attend both evening classes to get credit for the course. A minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction is required to pass the course. Bring a lunch and snacks. Space is limited so register soon. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov or by phone at 215-968-3631.
– Springton Manor Farm, Ranger Station, on Saturday, February 17 from 8:00A to 5:00 P. This is an all-day course and you need to be there for the entire day to get credit for the course. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov or by phone at 215-968-3631.
– Springton Manor Farm, Ranger Station, on Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8 from 3 PM to 7 PM. This is a two day course and to get credit for the course you will need to attend both full days. Bring a meal and snacks. Space is limited so register soon. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov or by phone at 215-968-3631.