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December 20, 2012

Southeast Pennsylvania Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012

Tulpehocken Creek (Berks County) Water was a little low Dec. 8 and trout were rising to midges. Nymphs and streamers also were effective. Lake Nockamixon (Berks County)  Bass and crappies were hitting and anglers were starting to pick up walleyes, Dec. 9. Delaware River Decent fishing was reported as of Dec. 9, with anglers targeting

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Northeast Pennsylvania Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012

Lake Wallenpaupack (Pike County) Anglers caught striped bass trolling in late November, but fishing pressure was extremely light as of Dec. 9, with anglers waiting for ice, according to Wallenpaupack Sports Shop, which also reported disappointing bear and deer seasons. Susquehanna River (Bradford, Columbia, Luzerne counties) Anglers were catching smallmouth bass and walleyes in early

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South Central Pennsylvania Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012

Stovers Dam (Lebanon County) Rainbow trout were hitting on live bait and spinners. Little Juniata River (Huntingdon County) Low clear conditions were reported Dec. 7, but fishing remained fairly productive. Brown trout were still in spawning mode, so anglers were urged to wade carefully to avoid redds. Water was in the 50s. Large stonefly, caddis

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North Central Pennsylvania Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012

Big Fishing Creek (Clinton County) Near-perfect fall conditions were reported, with water in the 50s, with a green tint and at fishable levels, Dec. 7. Hatches included black midges (24), cream midges (24) and blue-winged olives (20-24). Streamers were effective in high water; nymphing the deeper pools also was productive. Penns Creek (Union County) Levels

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Southwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012

Allegheny River (Allegheny County) The Harmar and Sharps­burg areas were yielding walleyes on creek chubs and suckers, with dusk the best time to fish. Monongahela River (Allegheny County) Smallmouth bass were hitting around Elizabeth through early December. Youghiogheny River (Allegheny County) This Monongahela River tributary was yielding a few northern pike around Sutersville. The tailrace

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