Northwest Region
Clarion County
Kahle Lake
Anglers are catching large numbers of Largemouth Bass and some nice Bluegill, crappies, and Yellow Perch. All anglers and boaters are reminded that all boats, including canoes and kayaks, are required to be registered to use this facility.
Piney Dam and the Upper Clarion River
Anglers are catching some nice Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, crappies, and Walleye. All anglers and boaters are reminded that all boats, including canoes and kayaks, are required to be registered to use the PFBC’s Mill Creek and Gravel Lick Access Area’s.
Lower Clarion River
Anglers are catching good numbers of Smallmouth Bass and few Walleye near the confluence with the Allegheny River.
Allegheny River (Emlenton downstream to Lock #9)
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass in the entire length of the river. Anglers are catching Walleye near the confluence with the Clarion River. All anglers and boaters are reminded that all boats, including canoes and kayaks, are required to be registered to use the PFBC’s Parker City and Brady’s Bend Access Areas.
Allegheny River – East Brady Pool
Boaters recreating on the East Brady pool are reminded that Redbank Creek, by special regulation will now be designated as a ‘Slow No Wake Area’. This ‘Slow No Wake Area’ will be from the confluence with the Allegheny River upstream approximately 2 miles. This regulation will take effect on July 1, 2018.
Redbank Creek (Mayport downstream to confluence with the Allegheny River)
Anglers are catching good numbers of trout & Smallmouth Bass from the Dam in New Bethlehem upstream to Mayport. Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass and a few Walleye from the dam in New Bethlehem downstream to the confluence with the Allegheny River.
Piney Creek Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only Area
Anglers fishing in the Piney Creek DHALO Area are reminded the use or possession of bait while fishing in the project waters is prohibited and the keeping & possession of trout is prohibited until June 15th after which anglers can keep 3 trout that are 9 inches or over in length (see posted signage there for regulations).
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching Northern Pike using spoons and live bait near the Sand and Gravel Launch in Tionesta. Unpowered canoes and kayaks should avoid stringing out across the river channel because it is difficult for jet boats to navigate the channel, due to their limited ability to maneuver in the shallow water. All boaters should be courteous to one another.
Northcentral Region
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Cameron County
Crayfish/”Crawfish” are in their “soft shell” stage. This means bass will be feeding heavily on them and fishing, using crayfish patterns/imitations, will be good!!
Center County
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Boating pressure is moderate to heavy around the lake. SAFETY NOTE – Boaters need to use caution while boating, due to recent rain events washing lots of logs and debris into the lake. Many of them are just under the surface of the water.
Anglers are catching Crappie, Bluegill and Yellow Perch, using minnows in areas around the causeway.
Anglers are also catching Catfish using chicken liver and nightcrawlers around Hunter Run Cut, Lower Greens and Upper Greens.
Bass anglers are catching bass using rubber worms, spinnerbaits. Most bass angling success is near submerged roadbeds.
Anglers, fishing the spillway, are catching Crappie using minnows and plastic twisters.
Black Moshannon Lake
Kayak and Canoe activity is moderate at the lake.
Anglers are catching bass and pickerel from shore, kayaks and canoes. Live bait is working best. Anglers are also catching them with rubber worms as well.
Bald Eagle Creek
Anglers are catching trout using a variety of dry flies, trout magnets and live bait.
Spring Creek
More rain brought water levels up and colored up the stream.
Prior to heavy rain, Sulphurs, tan caddis, blue wing olives, crane flies and midges were all hatching. Anglers are catching trout using dry flies (e.g. Sulphers #14-16; Tan Caddis #14-16; Blue Wing Olives #18-22; Crane Fly #14-16 and/or midges #22-26).
Warm weather will have terrestrials (e.g. ants, beetles etc) on the move. Be sure to have a few in your fly box for some fun!
Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (e.g. Hot spot sow bug #14-16; Baetis emergers #18-22; olive scud #14-18; walt’s worm #12-16; sulphur patterns #12-14).
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Recent rain increased water flow. Wait for the water to drop and clarity to improve. Unless you see trout rising, stick with nymphing. Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (zebra midge, hairs ear, frenchie, sunken ant, green weenie).
Northeastern Region
Wyoming County and Northern Luzerne County
Fishing pressure has been light around the district with the Susquehanna River being a sole exception. Mostly catfish and smaller Smallmouth Bass have been reported in angler catches. Some nice panfish are still being taken around Harveys Lake but you really need a boat to get out there and search for them around structure. Small hair jigs and plain lead jigs tipped with a grub or piece of worm has been the ticket with some real nice Rock Bass showing up from time to time.
A recent unscheduled stocking of surplus trout has added 5,000 trout to Harveys Lake and 3,000 trout to Harveys Creek. Water temperatures are still slightly below average for this time of year but expect them to rise with warmer weather in the forecast.
Our biologists have recently completed a survey at Lake Jean in Rickett’s Glen State Park. It was featured on Pennsylvania Outdoor Life and gave great insight into the efforts our staff extends to understand and manage our fisheries resource. The results of the survey were promising and look to see the Commission lift the Catch and Release regulations from Lake Jean sometime in 2020.
Boating safety is the key concern as we head into the warmer months of July and August. Please remember to check your safety equipment and keep your boat’s systems in good condition to avoid costly or dangerous situations. Also, be cautious with alcohol use while out on the water. Failing to do so could cost a lot of time and money if you are caught and even more concerning it could cost the health or life of someone on our Commonwealth’s waters.
Southeastern Region
Bucks County
Our Gaun Mobile Fishing Center will be delivering a fishing meet-up program on Thursday, 6/21 at 5:00PM at the Children’s Pond at Nockamixon State Park near the Marina entrance. The Gaun Mobile Fishing Center was made possible by a donation from Mr. Samuel Gaun at the time of his passing, and this effort is also being supported by the Recreational Fishing & Boating Foundation. Please stop out and join us for some fishing! This event is family-friendly. We will have staff on-hand to help teach you to fish, and we will provide bait and tackle if needed. Adults will not need a fishing license during this event. You can learn more about & register for the event on our website at fishandboat.com.
Schuylkill County
Anglers are catching trout in area streams; including the Schuylkill River and the Little Schuylkill River. The water levels in the streams have been desirable and temperatures are still cool enough that fish are biting on most baits and spinners. Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout Fingerlings were recently stocked in the Schuylkill River from Pottsville downstream to Schuylkill Haven.
Locust Lake shoreline anglers are starting to see less trout and more Largemouth Bass and Bluegills along the edges. Most of the trout are being caught in the deeper water near the middle of the lake. Some trout have also moved to the western section of the lake where Locust Creek flows in. Boat rentals are now open at both State Park Lakes (Locust and Tuscarora).
Tuscarora Lake has been very good for Bluegills and Yellow Perch, but the crappies and pickerel bite has been slowing down. A few bass are biting, but not with any real consistency. The lake has been very clear, and fish have been picky with artificial lures, but live bait will work on most species.
Owl Creek Reservoirs has been one of the best places for bass recently but has seen very little pressure in both reservoirs. Both reservoirs are under the Catch and Release Lakes Program and offer a peaceful, beautiful setting to fish at.