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Falling temperatures heat up fishing around state

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has begun stocking streams statewide, as part of its fall trout program. For a complete stocking schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – Perch and walleye

Central Region

Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water six to 12 feet deep in

Statewide

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and the following sporting goods stores: South Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action continues to be good. Minnows and jigs in 6-8

Central Region

Central Region Griggs Reservoir (Franklin County) – Largemouth and smallmouth bass are being caught in this reservoir in Columbus. Largemouth bass can be caught on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or plastic tubes. Smallmouth bass are becoming active

Southeast Region

Hammertown Lake (Jackson County) – Fishing is definitely picking up in this 157-acre lake, especially in the bay area and in the evening hours. Anglers have caught the occasional trout casting Powerbait or waxworms along

Northwest Region

Maumee River (Defiance County) – The water temperature is 75 degrees. Flathead catfish are being taken in the Maumee by still fishing goldfish chubs. One of the best spots is Independence Dam State Park. Indian

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO Anglers fishing from shore at Vadnais Lake are catching crappies and sunfish. Minnows and leeches are turning walleyes at Lake Phalen and Jarvis Lake in 10 to 15 feet. There’s some evening muskie

Walleye bite seems to be picking up across state

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Excellent walleye fishing was reported on the south edge of the first trench in 68 to 72 feet Sept. 10. Scott and Debbie Gates, of Farmington, caught limits of walleyes

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