July 4, 2013

Blue Marsh Lake (Berks County) — Bass were hitting soft plastics, and hybrid stripers over 15 pounds were reported on light tackle and alewives.  A few uskies were reported, caught on large plugs around downed trees. Delaware River — Catfish were reported on chicken livers, crawlers, shrimp and other baits by shore anglers. Schuylkill River

Lehigh River (Carbon County) — Bowmanstown pool was yielding trout through mid-June, and numbers of catfish were reported at Phiffer Dam in a recent contest. Beltzville Lake (Carbon County) — Bass action was a little slow at the start of the season, and boat traffic was increasing in mid-June. Mauch Chunk Lake (Carbon County) —

Juniata River (Juniata, Mifflin counties) — Decent numbers of panfish, like sunfish and rock bass, were reported, along with channel catfish and carp. The carp released in stretches through Mifflin County were hitting on crawlers and corn, in both daytime and evening hours. Little Juniata River (Huntingdon, Blair counties) — Water was clear, in the

Penns Creek (Union, Mifflin counties) — Lower-than-normal flow with good clarity and water temperatures in the 50s were reported June 24. A dry-dropper technique using a Stimulator or other Sstonefly pattern on top and nymph below was recommended for daytime fishing. Good dry flies included spinnerfall and caddis patterns. Spring Creek (Centre County) — Clear,

Ohio, Beaver rivers (Allegheny, Beaver counties) — Catfish turned on in recent weeks, with numbers of large flatheads reported at different spots on the both rivers. The waters below the locks and dams, and the mouth of Raccoon Creek on the Ohio were productive. The New Brighton area was the Beaver River’s hot spot. Classic

Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay (Erie County) — As of June 24, a calm lake was yielding perch and walleyes, with the best perch bite in 38 to 40 feet towards Trout Run. Walleyes were hitting in 55 to 60 feet, but high in the water column, about 15 to 23 feet down, on crawler