January 14, 2016

Lake Sylvan (Luzerne County) — Ray’s Guide Service reported Jan. 1 that nice-size crappies and perch were hitting grubs and small inline spinners, as well as shiners and other live baits through the end of December, when a cold front moved in.  Muncy Creek (Sullivan County) — Trout were active through the end of December, […]

Little Juniata River — As of Dec. 31, TCO Fly Shop reported very high, murky flow and water in the mid-40s. As conditions allowed, nymphs and streamers were productive, although fish had been rising to Blue-Winged Olives and Midges on mild days. Hatches included tan caddis (16-18), blue-winged olives (20-22), and midges (20-24).  Susquehanna River

Tioga River (Tioga County) — Don’s Tackle Shack reported Jan. 1 that walleyes, including a 10-pounder, were hitting jigs and minnows during a late-December warm spell. Falling night-time temperatures were raising hopes for ice-fishing by mid-January. Hills Creek Lake (Tioga County) — Perch were reported on jigs and minnows or crawlers. Fish were deep and

Monongahela River (Washington County) — Shad Lure Bait & Tackle reported Jan. 1 that nice-size walleyes were hitting at lock 4 near Charleroi and near Maxwell dam until a cold front moved in. The mouths of Ten Mile and Pigeon creeks also were yielding nice walleyes.  Youghiogheny River Reservoir (Somerset County) — Rainbow and brown

Lake Erie tributaries (Erie County)  — Poor Richard’s Bait & Tackle reported Dec. 31 that streams were finally coming down and were expected to have fresh runs of steelhead. Streams were blown-out through the holidays and unfishable. Single eggs and minnows were effective before conditions changed. Presque Isle Bay — Anglers were reporting catches of