Northwest Region
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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
Butler County
Glade Run Lake
The lake is closed to all fishing until Mentored Youth Trout Day on April 11th and then again until the opening day of trout season on April 18th. Trout are the only species that may be taken. If caught all other fish species, must be immediately released unharmed.
Harbar Acres Lake (SGL 95)
This lake is closed to all fishing from March 1 until Mentored Youth Day on April 11th and then again until the opening day of trout season on April 18th.
Lake Arthur
Fishing has been slow. The lake had skim ice for much of February. Anglers looking for open water should try the outflow of the dam (Muddy Creek). This creek holds nice Musky and Walleye. Anglers are catching Musky by using large light-colored rubber tubes.
Forest County
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching northern pike, musky, and walleye near the Sand and Gravel Boat Launch. Anglers using boats have been successful drift fishing from the Rt. 36 Bridge to Sherman Island.
Tionesta Outflow
Discharge levels are currently conducive to fishing. Anglers are catching musky and walleye from the wall and campground side of the outflow. Anglers are reminded that a current trout/salmon permit is required to fish in the Tionesta Outflow, regardless of fishing for trout.
Stocked Trout Waters
Anglers are reminded that all Trout Stocked Waters are now closed to fishing or bait harvesting, until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Please see the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website for stocking times and locations.
Northeastern Region
Carbon County
Trout Stocked Waters in the district are closed to fishing from March 1st until 8 am on the opening day of trout season. The Regional Opening Day of Trout (Lizard Creek and Mahoning Creek Only) is on April 4th is the Regular Opening Day of Trout (all other Trout Stocked Waters) is April 18th.
Anglers still can take advantage of trout fishing in quite a few streams in the districts as the Lehigh River (0.33 miles upriver from the railroad bridge at Glenn Onoko and downriver to Mauch Chunk Creek) is a Stocked Trout Water Open to Year-Round Fishing. However, anglers are reminded that during the period from March 1st to 8 am on April 18, the Regular Opening Day of Trout no trout may be taken or possessed.
Mud Run (2.5 miles) which also provides year-round trout fishing opportunities is designated as a Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures area is located within the Hickory Run State Park. Anglers are also reminded that no trout may be taken or possessed except during the period from June 15 through Labor Day.
Anglers are encouraged to consult the 2020 PA Fishing Summary booklet for further information on Special Regulations Areas as other fishing restrictions and creel limits apply.
On March 28, at 8 am, the Mentored Youth Trout Day will occur on the Trout Stocked Waters designated in the Regional Opening Day of Trout. The Lizard Creek and the Mahoning Creek in Carbon County are the only two Trout Stocked Waters in the district which are part of the Regional Opening Day of Trout. All other Trout Stocked Waters designated in the Regular Opening Day of Trout are closed.
On April 11, at 8 am, the Mentored Youth Trout Day will occur on the Trout Stocked Waters designated in the Regular Opening Day of Trout.
Youth anglers participating in the Mentored Youth Trout Days must obtain a 2020 Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission and be accompanied by a licensed adult in order to participate. Only youth anglers with a 2020 Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing Permit may possess a total of two trout (combined species) with a minimum size of seven inches. Adult anglers are prohibited from possessing trout.
Anglers fishing Beltzville Lake have reported bass action near the shore of Pine Run access and Preachers Camp. Striped bass have been active off the shore of the picnic woods area and at the Pine Run access. Fishing action at Mauch Chunk Lake has been slow in recent weeks.
Southern Pike, Wayne and Monroe Counties
Ice conditions have deteriorated into a degree that the ice is either nonexistent or unsafe for ice fishing.
Northcentral Region
REMINDER:
Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket wear began on November 1, 2019 and ends on April 30, 2020 for all canoes, kayaks and boats under 16 feet in length. Learn more here
McKean County
Allegheny River
Anglers are reporting catching Walleye on both artificial and live baits. Bouncing jig heads on or near the bottom is currently producing the best success. Walleye season closes on all inland waterway’s March 14th, unless otherwise defined as a special regulations area.
Clearfield County
Sandy Lick Creek
For those of you looking to clear the cobwebs off your fishing gear prior to opening day, the PFBC just stocked the Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only section on Sandy Lick Creek near the Dubois Mall. Fishing may be done with artificial lures only. NO trout can be in possession until June 15th, 2020 through Labor Day.
Clinton County
Fishing Creek
Currently, the water temperature is in the low 40’s. The creek continues to maintain a desirable green color. Nymphing the slow-moving pocket water is working well for anglers right now. Stonefly and caddis larvae imitations are working well to entice hungry trout using this technique. Sculpin imitations are also producing fish.
Centre County
Spring Creek
The water temperature is in the 40’s and the creek continues to provide a great opportunity for angling. Anglers are currently catching the occasional fish on dry flies as the warmer temperatures are triggering the Blue-Winged Olive hatch. Nymphing is still proving to be the most effective technique. Hot patterns working well right now include Walt’s Worm and Dorsey’s Olive Scud.
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