June 19, 2014

Octararo Lake (Chester County) — White perch and crappies were hitting on jigs and fathead minnows, twister tails, and small crankbaits through early June. Delaware River (Chester County) — Channel catfish up to 30-plus inches were hitting chicken livers in recent weeks. Chambers Lake (Chester County) — Nice-size perch, crappies, and sunfish were reported on

Beltzville Lake (Carbon County) — Striped bass were hitting in recent weeks, with large shiners the ticket near dawn. Walleyes were reported in the early morning and evening hours. Lizard, Mahoning, Aquashicola, Buckwa, Mauch Chunk creeks (Carbon County) — Minnows and pastebaits were still catching trout at least up until mid-June. Mauch Chunk Lake (Carbon

Little Juniata River (Huntingdon County) — Water was off-color but fishable as of June 6. Sulphurs, tan caddis, olive green caddis, and craneflies were hatching. Nymphing was productive, as were dry-dropper rigs with small nymphs and soft hackles, according to TCO Fly Shop. Streamer fishing in the early mornings and late evenings was recommended. Sulphur

Monongahela River (Fayette County) — Muskie releases were reported at the mouths on large tributaries recent weeks. Youghiogheny River (Fayette County) — Muskies were reported at the mouths of tributaries, while trout were reported in the stocked tribs in recent weeks. Youghiogheny River Reservoir (Fayette County) — Walleyes were reported near-shore at the end of

Lake Erie — Walleyes were hitting in 51 feet out of North East from the marina to the New York State line. Smallmouth bass were reported from the W’s to Shades Beach. Perch were reported in 35 to 55 feet near Greenfield, Shades Beach, and Freeport. Perch and bass were still biting off of the