Northwest Region
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2019 PA Fishing Licenses go on sale December 1st.
REMINDER – Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear began on November 1, 2018 and runs through April 30, 2019. Learn more here.
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching Walleye and Muskellunge from the shore and from boats. Anglers can also access the Sand and Gravel Island from the parking area near the Lighthouse and walk to the Allegheny River or Tionesta Creek.
Tionesta Outflow
Anglers have been successful fishing from the wall for yellow perch, walleye and musky. Anglers are reminded that they must have purchased a trout permit to fish in the Tionesta Outflow, regardless of fishing for or keeping trout.
Northcentral Region
HUNTERS, ANGLERS and BOATERS IMPORTANT REMINDER – MANDATORY COLD WEATHER LIFE JACKET WEAR – November 1 – April 30th – Everyone on a boat less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks are REQUIRED to properly wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket.
For full regulation CLICK HERE – fishandboat.com/Boat/BoatingRegulations/Pages/MandatoryPFD.aspx
Potter County
Warm weather and rain melted any ice that was on lakes across the County. Anglers are catching trout on small streams across the County. The best time of day seems to be mid-day.
A few anglers are targeting musky and Walleye with some success.
Synder, Union, Montour, Northumberland Counties
Susquehanna River
When the water level and weather cooperate, anglers are catching Walleye.
REMINDER – Anglers are reminded to renew their fishing license for 2019.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Water is up and off color. The water temperature is in the low 40s.
Anglers are catching trout using streamers. Try swinging streamers across shallow areas, along the stream edge and the tail-out of pools. Streamer patterns that are currently working are size #4-8 and colors olive or black. Don’t be afraid to throw a chartreuse streamer.
Anglers are also catching trout using nymph patterns. Patterns that are working include flashback pheasant tail #14-18; pats rubberlegs #8-12; frenchie #14-18 and brown/black stonefly patterns #8-12. Fish nymphs deep, targeting deep pools and soft edges of the pools.
Centre County
Spring Creek
Spring Creek is still up and off color. The stream temperature is holding in the low 40s.
Anglers are catching trout using scuds and small nymphs on the bottom.
Patterns that are working include – squirmy wormies #12; hares ear #12-16; flashback pheasant tail nymph #14-18; brown/black stonfly nymphs #8-12).
Olive, white, and/or black streamers (#4-8) are also working.
Northeastern Region
On Saturday, February 2, 2019, A Pocono Country Place, Monroe County, will be hosting a Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Fishing Skills Instructor (FSI) workshop. This workshop is designed to teach adult leaders how to teach our youth basic fishing skills and aquatic ecology. There is no charge for the class, but all participants must pre-register here online at: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/134728
*Registered participants MUST follow the instructions found on the event page to properly register and reserve a spot and access to the class location.
Southeastern Region
REMINDER – Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear began on November 1, 2018 and runs through April 30, 2019, while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length and for all canoes and kayaks.
The 2019 PA Fishing Licenses are available! Buy now and be ready for the season!
Many waters in the Southeast Region remain free of ice. The considerable rainfall over the past few days have most of the creeks and rivers running high and muddy. Work lures low and slow to find fish.
Upcoming Winter/Spring Shows in SE Region where PFBC will have a booth and staff available –