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Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 17, 2018
The dog days of summer slowed fishing in parts of the state, and heavy rainfall in late July and early August left many waters high and muddy. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie (Erie County) — Walleye action continued to be superb…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 3, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — The walleye bite remained outstanding through mid-July in various depths to 40 feet or deeper. Stickbaits off mini boards and dipsy divers were effective, as were single- or double-bladed crawler harnesses. Some anglers were drift-fishing…
Commission defers spending reduction, stockings to continue
“The closure of hatcheries and potential reductions in trout and other stockings that were slated to begin this month have been deferred and will be revisited at our spring meeting."
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 6, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Poor Richard’s Bait & Tackle reported June 23 that walleyes were in 30 to 40 feet and hitting on crawler harnesses as conditions allowed. Erie Dearies, worm burners, and jet divers with spoons were productive.…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 22, 2018
Anglers also are reminded that the second and final Fish for Free Day is slated for July 4, when unlicensed anglers are allowed to fish throughout the state. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — In early June,…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 8, 2018
Anglers are reminded that until June 16, bass are in a catch-and-immediate-release season. Anglers also are reminded that the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s second Fish for Free Day is slated for July 4. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION…
The largemouth virus did it: Mystery of Susquehanna River smallmouth bass kill solved 13 years later
Concerns remain, but there reportedly have never been so many big bass in the Lower Susquehanna for anglers.
Governor’s Advisory Council seeks to fill opening on Fish and Boat Commission
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the board of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission from the First District, which includes Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie,…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 25, 2018
Anglers are reminded that until June 16 at 12:01 a.m., the season on bass is catch-and-immediate release. Some fisheries received trout stockings in early May. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries — Perch were reported…
Zinke proposes expanding hunting, fishing at 30 national wildlife refuges
More than a third of those refuges are on lands in the Great Lakes region.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 11, 2018
Anglers are reminded that walleye season opened May 5, while catch-and-immediate-release of bass is in effect through June 15. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued to perform in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Lake…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 27, 2018
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is performing in-season stockings. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Boaters are reminded that they are required to wear a life jacket when in a boat up to 16 feet long and in all canoes…
