Northwest Region
Crawford County
Erie County
Lake Erie
The walleye fishing is still going strong but Lake Erie becomes rougher and more unpredictable as we push through fall. Anglers are catching Walleye using spoons and crawler harnesses in around 70 feet of water.
Lake LeBouef
Anglers are catching Muskellunge in Lake LeBouef on bucktails and spoons.
Lake Pleasant
Anglers are catching Northern Pike in Lake Pleasant on the western side using spinnerbaits.
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass throughout the entire stretch of the river when conditions allow using top water lures and soft plastic baits.
Tionesta Lake
Musky anglers have been successful trolling along the shoreline near the dam and near the Lackey Flats Camping Area.
Venango County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass throughout the entire stretch of the river. Soft plastics and top water lures continue to be the top choices.
French Creek
Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass and Walleye using soft plastic baits.
Oil Creek
The lower Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures/Keystone section of Oil Creek will receive its fall stocking on October 2, 2018.
Kahle Lake
Anglers are catching Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Bluegills throughout the lake.
Justus Lake
Anglers are catching Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass as they prepare to feed heavily before the winter months.
Northcentral Region
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Potter County
The rain over the summer is providing some wonderful fall fishing across the County! Anglers fishing for native and/or wild trout are having wonderful fishing experiences on the majority of small streams in the County.
Lyman Lake
Anglers are catching bass and lots of stocked trout. One angler reported catching and releasing 70 bass in one day!
Boating across the County is still difficult due to high water levels. A few of the Army Corps lakes have been closed during periods of flooding. It is best to check their webpages and/or contact their office to determine which sites are open/closed due to high water levels/debris issues.
Tioga County
Many of the small lakes across the County are in good shape for fishing now. Small streams are also in great shape for some fall fishing! Come on up, enjoy the fall foliage and some great native/wild trout fishing!
Tioga Lake
The lake is still closed.
Cowanesque and Hammond Lake
The South Shore boat launch on Cowanesque Lake is open. The main launch on Hammond is now open.
Pine Creek
The water is still running high. The water still has color to it as well. With more rain in the forecast, this might continue through the weekend.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
The water is high and has some color to it. More rain is expected over the next few days. Anglers are catching trout using streamers (sculpin patterns #4-8 in olive, black colors). Anglers are also catching trout fishing nymphs deep (green weenie #12-16; caddis larvae #12-16; Frenchie #14-18; stone fly nymphs, brown #8-12).
Centre County
Spring Creek
Water flow and color is great in upper Spring Creek. There is more rain in the forecast, be prepared for changing water conditions. Anglers are catching trout using nymphs (hot spot sow bugs#14-16; green weenie #12-16; walt’s worm #12-16).
Anglers are also catching trout using olive or black streamers (#6-10) along the banks. Worm patterns are also working well!
Snyder, Union, Montour, Northumberland Counties
Susquehanna River
Bass are becoming more aggressive as fall continues on. The cool nights and rain will make them even more active in the coming weeks. A few anglers are catching Walleye and seeing them on the Sunbury side of the fabri-dam. The Walleye will bring to “run” soon. Anglers are reminded to review regulations for sizes and creel limits. If water levels continue to drop, fishing will continue to improve.
The fabri-dam will be taken down in the next few days, so if you plan on boating above the area of the dam, remember, water levels will be much lower. Keep an eye out for rocks and woody debris.
Northeastern Region
Fall trout stockings are here!
Check out the complete list waters receiving trout here: fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Pike County
Susquehanna County
Southeastern Region
Fall Trout Stocking
The fall trout stocking program will be starting up next week with several waters around the region getting stocked. Check the online trout stocking calendar on our website for a stream or lake near you! http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
Chester County
If you live in the Southern Chester County area and are interested in fly fishing, consider joining the White Clay Fly Fishers. Meetings are held at 7 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the London Tract Meetinghouse 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. This means that the next meeting will be held on October 16. Parking for meetings is behind the White Clay State Park Office. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 762, Landenberg, PA 19350 for membership information. The club teaches fly tying, fly fishing, holds fishing trips, outings, picnics, does stream clean ups, has a library of over 100 fly fishing books and dvds that you can borrow and gives presentations on fly fishing by special guests at the end of the monthly meetings.
The Gaun First Catch Center is planning a panfish event at Marsh Creek Lake on Wednesday, October 3 from 4 to 6 PM. The “Gaun First Catch Center” is a mobile fishing unit consisting of several Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission staff equipped with loaner rods, equipment, and a van, that will assist you and your family in learning how to fish. You can find the full fall first catch center schedule at fishandboat.com and on our Facebook page.
Northampton County
The streams and rivers in the county are higher than normal again given the recent rains. Anglers have been seen catching Channel Catfish below the Easton Dam using chopped bait such as Chicken Livers. Other anglers have reported catching some larger Brown Trout in the Lehigh River within City of Bethlehem limits by using small midge and nymph imitations on the end of a fly rod. With the cooler weather, it is a great time to get outside and see what you can catch.