Northwest Region
Crawford County
Canadohta Lake
The drawdown at Canadohta Lake is scheduled to begin Nov 1.
Woodcock Lake
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Lawrence County
Lake Arthur
Anglers are catching panfish using night crawlers while fishing from their boats.
Cascade Quarry
Anglers are catching stocked trout on soft plastic worms and paste baits. Anglers are using a variety of colors but white and chartreuse paste bait seem to be the best.
Northeasatern Region
Fall trout stockings are in full swing throughout the region and we are getting some excellent weather to get out and enjoy them. Please check the online stocking schedule for updates and changes to the stocking list, the stocking schedule can be found at the following link: http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Region streams are still running low after receiving very little rain the last couple months so that will mean anglers will need to use stealth when approaching the low, clear water to ensure a successful day on the water. Also, anglers need to remember that on stocked streams the fish are spread out during the fall so keeping to one hole and not moving is a guaranteed way of limiting your success.
Wild trout anglers need to remember that spawning season is starting and will be occurring throughout the fall and early winter. Make sure when fishing to be careful and watch your step for Brook and Brown Trout redds. Disturbing their spawning by targeting fish over redds or stepping in them can have a negative effect on your favorite stream. Taking a camera this time of year can yield some great photos of trout naturally reproducing and creating the trout you will be catching over the next few years!
Northcentral Region
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Tioga County
Cowanesque Lake
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass using drop shots and deep diving crankbaits.
Beechwood Lake
Anglers are catching bass and a few Walleye on the lake. There is not much fishing pressure on the lake, so pack up your kayak or canoe and give it a try. Don’t forget to have your life vest, throw bag and a waterproof whistle on hand. Remember, Beechwood is a PA Fish and Boat Commission lake, so make sure you review the regulations before fishing.
Nessmuck Lake
The lake is full and is being stocked! It is scheduled for another stocking in the next few weeks. Fishing is permitted; however, there is a strict, no harvest, catch and immediately release regulations in place to allow for the reestablishment of the fish populations.
Hopefully, with the fall weather and beautiful colors, anglers and boaters will find time to get out and enjoy the wonderful resources Tioga County has to offer. If you do make it out and you are boating, make sure you have all the required safety equipment (e.g. life vest, water proof whistle, throw bag). Don’t forget, waterfowl hunters need to have all the same safety equipment as other boaters do.
Union/Snyder/Northumberland/Montour Counties
Halfway Lake
PA Fish and Boat Commission, recently stocked lots of Rainbow Trout. There are lots of trout to be caught! Anglers are catching trout using classic trout lures.
Susquehanna River
With water levels down, make sure you are looking for shallow waters, rocks or any other potential obstruction when boating. Anglers are catching bass and Walleye.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Water levels are up a little. Water temperature is in the 60s. With cooler air temperatures returning, trout will be looking for food.
Fishing in the early morning hours, using nymphs is still working best. Anglers are catching trout using mayfly, stonefly and caddis nymphs (e.g. Prince #12-16; gold bead pheasant tail #12-18; Prince #12-16; green weenie #12-16).
Centre County
Spring Creek
Water levels are low and clear. Water temperature is in the high 50s to low 60s. With the return of cooler air temperatures, trout will be looking for food. Fishing should be good throughout the week.
Remember to keep a low profile and approach key fishing areas from downstream. A 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 continue to work 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
Berks County
Scott’s Run Lake
Scott’s Run Lake, located in French Creek State Park, received a trout stocking on Monday October 16.
Tulpehocken Creek Section 7
Tulpehocken Creek Section 7, Delayed Harvest Artificial Lure Only, (from Reber’s Bridge to the red covered bridge); and Section 8 (from the red covered bridge to the mouth), was stocked with trout on October 17.
Schuylkill River
The bass fishing has been decent in the Schuylkill River, anglers are finding success with soft worms and topwater baits. Be aware that there is ongoing bridge construction in Leesport on the river.
Chester County
The Next meeting of the White Clay Fly-Tying Club will be at 6PM on Thursday, October 19 at the London Tract Meeting House in the White Clay Creek Preserve, located at the intersection of Sharpless & London Tract roads, Landenberg PA 19350, next to White Clay State Park Office. Several flies are usually demonstrated and club members, Tom P., Joe A. & Barbara are always happy to show you how it’s done, as well as spin a few tales about the one that got away. Club mailing address is P.O. Box 762, Landenberg, PA 19350 for more information. Parking for club is behind the White Clay State Park Office.
Don’t put that boat away just yet! Fall colors are starting to appear here in Pennsylvania. Hibernia County Park, located in Chester County, offers a wide variety of photographic opportunities on the lake by boat. The shoreline of the lake mirrors the colorful trees, giving the outdoors-person a wonderful opportunity for fantastic photos. Chambers Lake has a very nice boat ramp and ample parking. Boats with electric motor only are allowed and must have a launch permit or registration whether they are powered or unpowered. While you should always wear a life jacket when boating, wearing a life jacket is mandatory from November 1 to April 30 in boats 16 feet and under and while operating all canoes and kayaks. Don’t forget to tie a whistle to your life jacket. A trail map for Hibernia Park is available at the park office or you can get more information online at http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/site/default.asp Enjoy this fall season and record your travels with plenty of beautiful fall photos!
Lehigh County
Little Lehigh Creek
On Monday, 10/16, Lehigh County completed the 2017 trout stocking season with the final stocking for the year. The Little Lehigh Creek was stocked with trout from Bogart’s Bridge downstream to Martin Luther King Drive. Please keep in mind the Extended Season daily limit is three (3).