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‘Bug geek’ offers insight for curious trout anglers

State College, Pa. – Although he lives near storied limestone streams, Penn State University entomologist Greg Hoover says nothing beats Pennsylvania’s freestone fisheries for bug diversity. “On the limestoners, you get these massive single-species emergences

Southeast Region

Lake Nockamixon (Bucks County) – Water temperatures were around 42 degrees and expected to rise March 15, and the time was right to catch perch and crappies in deep water, about 25 feet. As water

Northwest Region

Lake Erie and tributaries (Erie County) – Creeks had been high and muddy, but were returning to good conditions in mid-March. Nice numbers of steelhead were reported as fishing pressure began to pick up. Presque

Dredging decision could cost PF&BC

Kittanning, Pa. – Whatever else is on the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s April meeting agenda, the most controversial issue will be what to do about rare mussels in the Allegheny River. The board will

Huge Pa. coyotes have us pondering wolves

Coyotes of about 50 pounds are not unheard of in Pennsylvania, but to hear that three were just taken in the recent Mosquito Creek Coyote Hunt is an eye-opener. In case you missed it, it

State still trying to boost fines for poaching

Harrisburg – While state lawmakers prepare to again tackle tough new penalties for wildlife violators, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is honing its ability to seek restitution from poachers. Although separate, the two initiatives aim for

Southcentral Region

Shawnee Lake (Bedford County) – A spate of mild weather in late February spurred crappie action. Canoe Lake (Blair County) – Ice remained in late February, and anglers were still icing bass, trout and panfish

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