Pennsylvania

Lake Erie tributaries — In late April, steelhead were reported at the mouth of Trout Run, and some were still moving into lower reaches of the tributaries. Pink egg sacks were productive. Stocked brown trout

Lake Wilma (Greene County) — Panfish were active on minnows through the end of April. Trout were hitting minnows and spinners. Whiteley Creek, Templeton Run (Greene, Washington counties) — Trout anglers did best working the

Hammond, Tioga, Hills Creek, Hamilton Lakes (Tioga County) — Don’s Tackle Shack reported April 27 that anglers were catching panfish, including numbers of crappies. Bass were getting into their pre-spawn habits. Some chain pickerel were

Little Juniata River (Huntingdon County) — Near excellent conditions were reported April 25, with olive-green Caddis nymphs the ticket to catch trout. Grannoms were expected to soon hatch. TCO Fly Shop suggested fishing Blue-Winged Olive

Francis Slocum State Park Lake (Luzerne County) — A 40-plus pound muskie was caught on a mealworm by a trout angler in recent weeks. Lackawanna State Park Lake (Lackawanna County) — Crappies, bluegills and numbers

Octoraro Reservoir (Lancaster County) — Captain Jim Neary’s Bait and Tackle reported that crappie fishing exploded in late April, with many fish, including slabs up to 2 pounds, 6 ounces, hitting on medium shiners. Fathead