The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is considering eliminating bait fishing on Penns Creek – one of the state’s best Class A wild trout streams – while launching a campaign to ensure angler access.
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NORTHWEST REGION •Butler County WCO Randy W. Pilarcik reports that the use of ATVs is on the increase and the agency is stepping up its patrols for this illegal activity. Numerous charges have been filed on individuals riding their machines on lands closed to the use of them, he said. “The ‘rule of thumb’ for
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Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 10: RGS Neshannock Creek Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Scott Township Firehall, Harlansburg. For more info call Lisa Rossi, 724-693-9032. Nov. 8: RGS Covered Bridge Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bella Sera, Canonsburg. For more info call Brian Hanna, 412-296-1178. Shows Aug. 11: Antique Hunting & Fishing Show & Sale, 9-1 p.m., Lancaster Farm & Home Center.
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Lake Erie Good perch fishing was reported in 45 to 50 feet of water just west of Walnut Creek, and in 41 to 46 feet off the point of the peninsula, and just east of Harbor Creek, June 18. Walleyes were in 50 to 60 feet of water east of Walnut, and hitting on stickbaits.
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Keystone Lake (Armstrong County) A slow bass bite was reported around the opening of bass season. A few large muskies up to 48 inches also were reported along with a few crappies and bluegills. Raccoon Lake (Beaver County) Bass fishing was slow, with just a few largemouths around 12 inches reported on spinnerbaits and jerkbaits
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Spring Creek (Centre County) Good levels were reported June 21. Water was a little green and in the 50-degree range. Caddis patterns and small nymphs were catching trout. Hatches included midges (22-26) and Tan Caddis (16-18). Black Moshannon Lake (Centre County) Anglers were catching bluegills, pickerel, and bass on various baits, from topwater lures to
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Little Juniata River (Huntingdon County) Flow was a little below average, slightly green, and in the low 60s June 21. Nymphing caddis larvae patterns and smaller larvae was productive. Hatches included Tan Caddis (14-16), Craneflies (14-16), Slate Drakes (12-14), and Green Caddis (12-16). Red Hill Dam (York County) This Susquehanna River impoundment was yielding walleyes
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Susquehanna River (Bradford County) A nice smallmouth bass bite was reported when the season opened, with anglers doing well on crayfish patterns or tubes fished off the bottom. Lehigh River (Carbon County) Good trout action was reported from Bowmanstown to Lehigh Gap, through June 20. Silver spoons and stickbaits were productive. Bass were hitting around
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Delaware River (Northampton County) Smallmouth bass fishing was productive in back eddies and current breaks along shorelines by June 20, with crankbaits and soft plastic crawlers rigged wacky-style effective. Lehigh River (Northampton County) Productive angling for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappies and bluegills was reported by June 20, with crawlers—live or artificial—the ticket. Fish were
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