Northwest Region
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching some Smallmouth Bass using tube jigs and live bait. Canoe and kayak operators should avoid blocking the river channel when in groups, such as stringing across the whole river channel while tied together. This causes jet boat operators to navigate close to shore or causes them to stop in shallow water of which could cause damage to their boat.
Tionesta Lake
Anglers are catching Muskellunge by trolling. Now that the recreational boating activity is slowing down, anglers can troll more effectively.
Tionesta Outflow
Anglers are catching numerous Muskellunge and Channel Catfish using live bait and lures. Anglers and recreational boaters should be aware that the U.S. Army Corps prohibits the use of boats within the Tionesta Outflow.
Spring Creek
The Marienville Rod and Gun Club will be stocking trout in Spring Creek near ANF Road 227, sometime in early October, depending upon stream temperature and water levels.
Lawrence County
Neshannock Creek
Some fly anglers are catching trout using a wide variety of flies in the delayed harvest section in Volant. Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass near the Papermill Bridge using tube jigs. The most successful color is bright green.
Lawrence County
Neshannock Creek
Some fly anglers are catching trout using a wide variety of flies in the delayed harvest section in Volant. Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass near the Papermill Bridge using tube jigs. The most successful color is bright green.
Northcentral Region
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Water levels across the region are high and dangerous. With more rain in the forecast, anglers and boaters are advised to check USGS https://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/rt and/or contact local bait & tackle stores to find out water levels before venturing out. Many of the lakes, streams and rivers not only have high waters, but also have lots of debris that cause additional dangers.
Elk County
East Branch Dam
Due to future construction, the boat ramp will be closing at the end of the week, September 14, 2018. To those who have boats at the dock, you should have been notified to remove your boat(s) by this date.
Northeastern Region
Lackawanna County
Poor weather conditions this past week translated to good fishing. Anglers who were out did quite well. At Lackawanna Lake anglers were catching Largemouth Bass, panfish and large carp. At Maple Lake anglers caught nice perch, panfish and some bass. In all it was a good week for fishing.
Northern Wayne County
Flowing waters are higher than normal but fishable. Reports of crappie and bass are active at Prompton Dam early in the morning or later afternoon. Jigs and live bait are doing the trick.
Northern Susquehanna County
Good reports of musky, walleye and Smallmouth Bass are received on the Susquehanna River. Channel catfish are hitting chicken liver at or near dark.
Eastern Bradford County
Fishing is tough with recent flood damage. Try the river using chicken liver for Channel Catfish.
Northern Pike and Southern Wayne Counties
The summer season is about over, and the kids are back to school, but this is still a great time to get out and fish. Shohola Lake and Greeley Lake are still weeded over, but anglers are still catching some nice bass and panfish using top water lures and weedless hooks.
Lake Wallenpaupack is still good for bass in and around the dock areas. The walleye are in deeper water and are being caught on deep diver lures. The stripers are still slow right now but should start to get active again as the water temps get colder. There are still plenty of trout in the Lackawaxen River and it is just a nice place to fish and get away from the hustle and bustle of work.
The boating season is winding down but there are still plenty days left before the snow and ice rear their ugly heads. Please don’t forget to have the proper safety equipment and that starting November 1st it is mandatory to wear your PFD.
Southeastern Region
Region streams and rivers are still swollen and muddy from all the recent rain activity. Anglers and boaters are advised to be cautious at this time. Dark lures and lures with flash are recommended in off-color waters, or try smelly baits for catfish.
Philadephia County
Even with the high and off-color water on the Schuylkill River, anglers were able to connect with Channel Catfish and American Eels during the Philly Fun Fishing Fest along the Schuylkill Banks Greenway. There were 67 attendees out in the rain trying their luck. This event is an annual partnership between Phila Water Department, Phila Park & Rec, Schuylkill Banks and Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. This year, Our Mobile Gaun First Catch Center was present to provide fishing rod loans and help anglers try to catch a big one!