Northwest Region
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2020 Fishing Licenses are now available for purchase – Click here to purchase
REMINDER:
Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear began on November 1, 2019 and runs through April 30, 2020 for anyone on boats less than 16 feet and in all canoes and kayaks. Learn more here
Erie County
Area Steelhead Streams
Anglers are catching steelhead and brown trout throughout the streams.
Warren County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching walleye around Mead Island by the old power plant upstream from Starbrick Access Area using a variety of baits.
Kinzua Reservoir
Anglers are catching walleye in Sugar Bay.
Northcentral Region
REMINDER:
Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear began on November 1, 2019 and runs through April 30, 2020. Learn more here
Ice fishing Is Just Around The Corner!
Check out PA Fish and Boat Commission’s Ice/Winter Fishing Page for Ice Safety tips, Ice Fishing tips and more! – https://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/Fishing/Pages/IceWinterFishing.aspx
Tioga County
Hills Creek and Beechwood Lakes
Anglers are catching bluegill, yellow perch, and crappie on mousies and waxworms. Chartreuse and other bright colored jigs are working well. Minnows have also been effective for both Yellow Perch and Crappie. Anglers are catching Trout through the ice at Beechwood. Warmer weather has pushed through the area forming standing water on top of the ice.
REMINDER: Always check ice conditions yourself before heading out on the lake. It is a good idea to contact local sporting goods stores for ice condition updates prior to venturing out.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
The water temperature is in the low 40s. Weather conditions over the next few days remain favourable for fishing.
Anglers are reporting success nymphing pocket water for hungry post-spawn Trout. With water temperatures cooling, look for fish in slower moving pockets behind structure. Small nymphs and caddis larvae imitations are producing fish.
Streamers are also working well given the current water conditions.
Centre County
Spring Creek
Water temperatures remain in the 40s. Deeper pockets and tail outs are holding fish consistently.
Anglers report success nymphing close to the bottom in slower-moving pockets. Pheasant tail nymphs and hot spot sow bugs are great options when using this technique. Walt’s Worm and egg imitations are fooling hungry trout as well.
Working streamers slowly through the water column has also been reported to be effective. Sculpin patterns are working particularly well for this.
Southeastern Region
Get your fishing license ONLINE!
2020 Fishing Licenses are now available for purchase – Click here to purchase
REMINDER:
Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear began on November 1, 2019 and runs through April 30, 2020 for anyone on boats less than 16 feet and in all canoes and kayaks. Learn more here
S. Bucks County
Don’t forget to pick up a 2020 Summary Guide and review it for any changes when you buy your license. You may also now find, download, and print the Summary Guide on our website at https://www.fishinpa.com/.
In February, check out our website for this year’s upcoming trout stocking schedule at http://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx!
With dropping temperatures over the course of this month, we may start seeing ice conditions starting to form. If you plan on going on an ice fishing trip elsewhere, please review the safety tips on our website as well as local conditions and tips for your destination. http://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/Fishing/Pages/IceWinterFishing.aspx.
As a continued reminder, the mandatory cold weather PFD wear took effect on November 1, 2019 and will continue until April 30 of this year. Boaters must wear a life jacket on boats less than 16 feet in length and on all paddle craft to include canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Always have a plan and make sure your mandatory safety gear is on board and in serviceable condition. Check that your United States Coast Guard approved PFD is in good, serviceable condition as well. Visit our site at http://www.fishandboat.com/Boat/WaterandIceSafety/Pages/default.aspx for more details.