Northwest Region
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Forest County
Allegheny River
Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have onboard their watercraft, a wearable PFD for each person onboard the watercraft. From November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, PFD’s must always be worn while onboard any canoe, kayak, or boat less than 16 feet in length. Hunters using motorboats are reminded that they must have all firearms unloaded while the motor is in use.
Tionesta Lake
Musky anglers have been successful trolling along the shoreline near the dam and near the Lackey Flats Camping Area.
Ross Run Children’s Area
Children 15 years of age and younger can enjoy some fall fishing opportunities on Ross Run.
Toms Run Children’s Pond
The Marienville Rod and Gun Club stocked the Children’s Pond with adult trout.
Lawrence County
Neshannock Creek (Delayed Harvest)
Anglers are reporting that recently stocked trout are still very receptive to anything that is tan or chartreuse, and worm-style flies. Overall, anglers are having luck with nymphs, pheasant tail flies, and olive wooly buggers.
Northcentral Region
REMINDER – Anglers are reminded that fall is the time of year when Brook, and Brown Trout spawn. When fishing, make sure you are mindful of where you step to avoid stepping on trout egg nests, also known as trout redds. The gravel in a trout redd will appear light in color/clean gravel. Most look like oval or round areas of clean gravel. Some are not much bigger than a frying pan size, others may be larger.
Elk and Jefferson County
Clarion River
Portions of the Counties were hit by a tornado last week. There are a log of trees, and/or treetops laying in the Clarion River both up, and downstream from the Belltown Bridge. Use extreme caution while canoeing or kayaking on the Clarion River due to these hazards. Be safe.
Clinton and Western Lycoming County
Water levels are good across the Counties and are providing great fishing opportunities!
Little Pine Creek
Anglers are catching trout, on a variety of lures, and flies, in the Keystone Select section of Little Pine Creek.
Fishing Creek
The water temperature is holding in the 50s. The water level is currently in good shape; however, be prepared for changing conditions with heavy rain predicted over the next few days.
Anglers are catching trout using nymphs. Patterns that are working include Iron Lotus (#18-20), Sexy Walts Worm (#14-18), and hares ear (#14-16).
Anglers are also catching trout using olive or black streamer patterns (#6-10).
West Branch Susquehanna River
Anglers are catching some Walleye and Musky using a variety of techniques.
Tioga County
Hamilton and Lyman Run Lake
Both lakes are fishing well. The water is muddy, but anglers are catching trout using wooly buggers, and similar, small streamers.
Centre County
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Anglers are catching a variety of panfish near the PA Fish and Boat Commission habitat structures. Areas that are providing the most success are the point near Bald Eagle State Park’s pavilion #6 and #7. Other areas that anglers with boats are targeting include Hunter Run Cut, and the old roadbed just out from the Bald Eagle State Park beach area.
Spring Creek
The water temperature is in the 60s. The water flow is currently good. With more rain in the forecast, be prepared to switch up your fishing plan.
Anglers are catching trout using nymphs. Nymph patterns that are working include – (#12-18) of sow bugs, scuds, walt’s worm, and bead head pheasant tails.
Anglers are catching trout using olive or black streamer patterns (#6-10). During or just after rain events are a great time to try streamer fishing!
