Carbon County
Lehigh River: Anglers have been enjoying great fishing this past week. Smallmouth Bass were very active and anglers were able to land many of good size. Anglers using artificial lures are having the best success.
Western Bradford & Sullivan County
Mr. J.P. Harbst of Sayre, PA has had good luck fishing at the State Game Lands Pond in Athens Township his last couple trips. He has landed some great Chain Pickerel and Largemouth Bass using a chartreuse crankbaits and rubber worms.
Southern Wallenpaupack District
Fishing activity in the area has slowed down dramatically due to recent heavy rains. After a couple days of nice weather make sure to get out and fish! These fish will be looking to feed as water temperatures, flows and clarity even out.
Streams have been flowing at a high rate, due to the heavy rains, into Lake Wallenpaupack. Boaters should be cautious as these streams have been pushing debris into the lake.
Monroe County
Anglers have been reporting very good catch numbers of Largemouth Bass in the twelve inch range using live bait. Make sure you get out and enjoy the fantastic fishing!
Pike County
Delaware River: The Smallmouth Bass fishing has been amazing the past week. Anglers using rubber worms have been landing many quality fish throughout the day and evening. Anglers using night crawlers and chicken livers have had great success targeting catfish.
Potter County:
Kettle Creek: Anglers are catching Brown Trout on upper Kettle Creek. The majority of trout were caught using minnows just after the recent rain storms. Several trout measured between 10-13” in length. One trout caught in early evening hours measured in at 22”!
Elk County:
East Branch Dam: Due to dropping water levels, the boat launch at the upper end is closed to motor boats. You can still use the launch for canoes & kayaks.
The main launch located near the park office will remain open until at least Labor Day Weekend. Be safe.
Jefferson County:
Clarion River and Mahoning Creek has high and muddy water and has limited fishing until conditions improve. By Labor Day weekend the levels should be just right.
Kyle Lake: Anglers are catching Bass using weightless worms and tubes. Weeds near the surface limit options with fishing from a boat; the best option is to fish from the shore.
Clearfield County:
Curwensville Dam: Anglers are catching large Yellow Perch near the boat launch areas. Many nice Channel Catfish in the 8- to 10- pound range are being caught, as well.
** Use caution when handling and preparing fish because E. Coli levels are extremely high right now. The beach and all swimming activities are currently prohibited due to public health concerns.
Centre County:
Colyer Lake: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will begin the final drawdown of Colyer Lake in Centre County on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in advance of a construction project to rebuild the lake’s dam and spillway. The drawdown will take several weeks to complete. The lake will be drained at a rate of 1 foot per day, depending on weather.
As the lake reaches the final stages, PFBC will conduct a fish salvage to remove and relocate as many fish as possible.
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake: Boating pressure has been light over the last week. Most boating has been from anglers. Anglers are catching Channel Catfish in areas around Upper Greens Run in the evening hours. Most of the Channel Catfish were caught on chicken livers fished on the bottom.
Crappies and Sunfish are also being caught around the causeway. They are hitting on minnows in the early morning and late evening hours.
Anglers are also catching Bass, north of the causeway, using plastic worm jigs. Black and blue plastic worms seem to be working best.
Black Moshannon Lake : There has been light boating pressure, mainly from kayaks and canoes. Anglers are catching Bass and Chain Pickerel in access areas. Rubber worms and spinners are providing the best results.
Spring Creek: Anglers are catching trout on all sections of Spring Creek. Live bait and spinners are working well on the lower end, and small dry flies and nymphs are catching fish in the Fisherman’s Paradise area.
Clinton County:
Fishing Creek: Anglers are catching Brown Trout using minnows, nymphs and wet flies in the lower section of the stream. Wet flies and nymphs are also working in the upper portion of the stream as well. One angler caught several trout between 10 and 14” during the evening.
Crawford County
Conneaut Lake – The navigation buoys will be pulled for the season the week after Labor Day. All laws are still in affect even if the buoys are no longer there. The boat traffic has started slowing down. After Labor Day anglers will have fewer skiers to deal with. In the fall, many locals say the Bluegills they catch are huge.
Pymatuning Reservoir – The fishing this summer has been really slow but with the cooler temperatures of fall weather coming, the fishing should pick up.
Venango County
Allegheny River – The USGS depth gage in Franklin reflects a current water level of +/- 4’-01”, given 4.5” of rain in August to date. At present, the Allegheny River is just over 1’-0” above normal pool. The water temperature is hovering at 73°Fahrenheit, which is a marked rebound from a low of 60° Fahrenheit during the week of August 16th. Smallmouth Bass hookups continue; catches were reported on artificial lures and crank baits. Walleye harvests continue due to cooler water temperatures. Catfish anglers have begun to return to their favorite haunts, due to river levels stabilizing during the week of August 23rd. The new moon phase begins August 25th. During this phase many catfish anglers report the highest number of hook-ups at sunset on any combination of cut bait, chubs or live bait.
French Creek – The USGS depth gage in Utica reflects a current water level of 3’-0”, up about 2 inches since last report. Recreational boating traffic (canoes/kayaks) tends to experience difficulty at this level due to low flows, so plan accordingly.
Due to stabilizing water levels, angling activity continues. Bass and Walleye are the species of choice.
Oil Creek – The USGS depth gage in Rouseville reflects a current water level of +/- 2’-09”, which is down from a monthly high of 4’-06” on August 22nd. Kayak traffic continues and recreational boat traffic is reminded of the ice control dam located adjacent SR 1007 within Oil Creek State Park (41.49129 N X 79.68545 W). Smallmouth Bass continue to be targeted around Rouseville and near Oil Creek’s confluence with the Allegheny River. Trout fishing remains viable due to the summer’s high precipitation and cool temperatures. Oil Creek State Park is a popular local destination for many trout fishing enthusiasts.
Twomile Run Reservoir (Justus Lake) – Crappie was reported being caught throughout August.
Additionally, remember that Twomile Run Reservoir/Justus Lake is governed under BIG BASS regulations.