December 19, 2013

Susquehanna River (Susquehanna, Bradford counties) — Walleyes were reported around public boat launches through late November. Susquehanna River (Wyoming County) — Walleye were biting in good water levels through late November. Pecks Pond (Pike County) — Ice was beginning to form, but a spate of mild weather slowed production.

Little Juniata River (Blair, Huntingdon counties) — Water was running a little higher than usual but falling and in the upper 30s as of Dec. 7. Hatches included midges (20-24) Canoe Creek Lake (Blair County) — A trout stocking was slated for Dec. 3. Susquehanna River (Dauphin County) — Anglers were releasing smallmouth bass on jerk

Hills Creek Lake (Tioga County) — This impoundment was close to having fishable ice as of Dec. 8, according to the Tackle Shack. A spate of mild weather at the start of the month slowed ice development, but when temperatures dropped, the surface resumed freezing. Ice anglers typically do well here on perch, bluegills and

North Park Lake (Allegheny County) — A November trout stocking was performed on this small, recently restored county-park impoundment. As open water allowed, trout were reported on minnows and small silver spoons. Allegheny River (Allegheny County) — Walleyes and smallmouth bass were reported in late November, with the water around Sharpsburg launch productive. Deer Lakes

Lake Erie tributaries — Low, clear water was reported as of Dec. 8, and anglers were catching steelhead in lower Walnut and Elk creeks. A spate of mild weather the previous week brought fresh fish into the creeks. Minnows and single eggs were effective, while fly-anglers were doing well on blood dots, sucker spawn in