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PF&BC bows to pressure, delays mussel action

Champion, Pa. – It seems as though a mussel just can’t catch a break. Pennsylvania’s Fish & Boat Commissioners have now twice postponed action to protect two species of Allegheny River mussels, declining populations of

PF&BC reports: A trout costs $2.73

Champion, Pa. – Fishermen have long wondered just how much of their license dollar goes to raise and stock a trout. Pennsylvania’s fish & boat commissioners have wondered as well, and at January’s commission meeting,

Southwest Region

Deer Creek, Glade Run, Bull Creek (Allegheny County) – Glade Run received triple the usual opening day angling pressure. Lots of limits and nice-sized rainbow trout up to 5 pounds were reported on Deer Creek.

Northeast Region

Beltzville, Mauch Chunk lakes (Carbon County) – Anglers were starting to pick up striped bass in early April on Beltzville, with the mouth of Pine Run Cove and Pohopoco Creek Bay near Trachsville Bridge most

Northcentral Region

Little Pine, Big Pine creeks (Lycoming County) – Fishing pressure was light in the week before opening day, although water levels and color were described as perfect on Good Friday. Many anglers were taking advantage

PF&BC still trying to learn why stocked trout move

Potters Mills, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s trout season is just under way, but crews from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission have been busy “fishing” for recently stocked trout since mid-March. They stocked the trout, so

Trout-turkey youth snafu angers many

Harrisburg – Although they’re clamoring to get youths into the great outdoors, Pennsylvania fish and game officials put families in a double-bind this year. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission scheduled opening day of trout

Southeast Region

Terrible weather, including high water and high winds, marred opening day April 4 in a number of counties, but anglers still caught fish, with streams, such as Hay and Tulpehocken in Berks County, especially productive.

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