Cicada emergence offers Pennsylvania anglers a rare and brief opportunity

There’s a buzz in the central Pennsylvania outdoor community – literally. For the first time since 2008, Brood XIV periodical cicadas have emerged en masse across the region. This rare appearance of large insects, with bright red eyes and black bodies, is a treat for naturalists – and a golden opportunity for anglers.
“It might take the fish a bit to figure it out,” said Brad Zeiders, a fly-fishing guide based in Blair County. “But once cicadas start hitting the water, the trout will gorge themselves. The bug creates a disturbance – and it’s game on.”