Northwest Region
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Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear
Mandatory cold weather life jacket wear began on November 1st. This means that a person must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak from November 1st through April 30th.
Clarion County
Kahle Lake
Anglers are catching some Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. Anglers and Boaters are reminded that Kahle Lake is a PFBC owned lake. All boats, including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must be registered or have a PFBC or DCNR launch permit to use this facility.
Piney Dam and the Upper Clarion River
Anglers are catching crappies near the Toby Bridge and near the slide below the Route 322 bridge. Anglers are also catching a few Smallmouth Bass and Walleye between the PFBC Mill Creek Access and Blyson Run. Anglers and Boaters using the PFBC’s Mill Creek and PFBC’s Gravel Lick Access Areas are reminded that these are PFBC owned access areas and that all boats, including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must be registered or have a PFBC or DCNR launch permit to use these facilities.
Lower Clarion River
Anglers are catching a few Walleye, Northern Pike, and an occasional Muskellunge near the confluence with the Allegheny River.
Allegheny River
Anglers are catching a few Walleye, Northern Pike, and an occasional Muskellunge in the Foxburg pool and at the Confluence with the Clarion River and the confluence of Redbank Creek. Anglers and Boaters using the PFBC’s Parker City Access Area and the PFBC’s Brady’s Bend Access Area are reminded that these are PFBC controlled or owned access areas and that all boats, including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must be registered or have a PFBC or DCNR launch permit to use these facilities.
Northeastern Region
Pike and Wayne County
Striped bass fishing is starting to kick off again now that the ice on Lake Wallenpaupack has melted off. Decker Brook, Lackawaxen River, Shohola Creek, and Masthope Creek have all been stocked with trout and are ready for opening day of trout season.
Lily Pond was a popular spot for Mentor Youth Day with a lot of kids catching their limits from the shoreline even in the snow and hail. One dad, on the Lackawaxen River, was grateful for an experienced fly-fisherman, who he had just met on the river, who took some time out of his day to teach him and his son techniques for fly fishing which they were trying out for the first time.
Be sure to check out our stocking schedule and come help with stocking trout in your favorite spots on the river.
Brookfield Energy and Wallenpaupack Lake Estates will be hosting Safe Boating Courses at the end of April so if you’re interested in obtaining your Boating Safety Education Certificate before summer, be sure to attend one of those courses. Call 570-226-1370 for more information and to register.
Northcentral Region
Clearfield County
West Branch of the Susquehanna River
Anglers are currently having success targeting Tiger Musky in the river. The key to success is putting in the time! Casting methods and bait have both produced fish equally well. The high water and warmer temperatures have the fish feeding.
Anglers who are targeting panfish have also been successful over the past week. Meal worms and night crawlers underneath a float are working well.
Curwensville Lake
Anglers are enjoying the mild temps and open water! Some have been successful targeting Perch and Crappie. These fish are easily accessible from the shoreline. Jigs and minnows have been working the best.
Parker Lake, Shagger’s Inn Pond, Janesville Dam, and Goss Run
Mentored Youth Day was a great success throughout Clearfield County! These impoundments serve as the perfect place to get the next generation “hooked” on fishing! There will be no better time or place for a child to have a shot at a “wall hanger”. Janesville Dam and Goss Run were both recently stocked and are now teaming with Trout. Good luck to all anglers who will be out Saturday for the Statewide Trout opener!
Centre County
Sayers Lake
Anglers are currently having success targeting Perch, Crappie and Sunfish from shore. Areas around the roadbeds at Hunter Run Cut and Summer/ Winter Launch are proving to be some great locations to target. Anglers using minnows and nightcrawlers primarily as bait are having a great experience. Anglers fishing in the spillway are currently finding fish in the backwater. Minnows suspended under a bobber are producing the best results.
Bald Eagle Creek (Keystone Select Special Reg Area
Anglers have been successful catching Trout fly fishing using a variety of nymphs and streamers. Anglers have also reported success on spinners, paste baits, and live bait.
Spring Creek
Angler pressure has been moderate on all sections of Spring Creek. Success has been on live bait, spinners, nymphs, and streamers.
Southeastern Region
Philadelphia County and Southern Montgomery County
Please be reminded of the Striped Bass regulations in the Delaware River and Estuaries. In Pennsylvania, during the months of April and May, the slot fish creel and size limits are 2 fish from 21 to less than 24 inches in the tidal zone. Starting June 1st, the size and creel limits are to 1 fish from 28 to less than 35 inches in the tidal zone.
Please remember that anglers who target or catch striped bass are required to register as a Saltwater Angler. Anglers may register at fishandboat.com/Fish/FishingLicense/Pages/BuyAFishingLicense.aspx. Anglers may fulfill the Saltwater Angler Registration requirement by possessing a registration from PA or a Registry administrated by NOAA or another state.