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Lake Erie and tributaries (Erie County) — In the lake, walleyes were moving west and perch were hitting in about 55 feet, as conditions allowed in late September. Anglers fishing out of Conneaut Harbor launch limited out on walleyes and caught big numbers of white bass and freshwater drum. The smallmouth bite was slow, but

Allegheny River (Allegheny County) — Nice numbers of walleyes, saugers and smallmouth bass were hitting around Harmar, with soft baits the ticket. Allegheny River (Armstrong County) — A 56-inch flathead catfish reportedly was released from the Templeton area in late September, when fishing was otherwise generally slow.  Glendale Lake (Cambria County) — Crappies were the

Big Fishing Creek (Clinton County) — Low, clear water in the upper-50s was reported by TCO Fly Shop Sept. 29. Tan Caddis, Slate Drakes, Light Cahills, Midges and a few October Caddis were providing some dry fly action. Nymphing with sunken ants, Green Weenies and other small patterns also was effective. Hatches included Black and

Little Juniata River (Huntingdon County) — Water was low, clear and in the 60s as of Sept. 29. A dry dropper with large stimulator and Green Weenie was productive; so, too, was nymphing with Pheasant Tails, Green Weenies, and Zebra Midges. Hatches included blue-winged olives (18-20), midges (18-24), slate drakes (12-14), and tan caddis (14-16).

Lehigh River (Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon counties) — Smallmouth bass were becoming active in the cooler water of late September and hitting rubber worms, or live bait, such as medium shiners and crawlers. Trout also were biting. Beltsville Lake (Carbon County) — A good striped bass was reported as of Sept. 29. A kayaker caught four

Little Lehigh Creek (Lehigh County) — Anglers were releasing recently stocked trout through late September. Leaser Lake (Lehigh County) — Although water levels still weren’t back to normal by late September,  rainbow trout were stocked in recent weeks, with some anglers reporting catches on minnows and powerbait. Blue Marsh Lake, Lake Ontelaunee (Berks County)  —