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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat has new executive director
Tim Schaeffer will replace outgoing John Arway next month.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 12, 2018
Anglers are reminded that fall trout stockings are underway on select fisheries across the state. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — This past summer’s hot walleye bite continued through late September with catches coming on crawler…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 28, 2018
Angling was affected by heavy rainfall in many parts of the state in recent weeks. Fishing also was slow during spates of hot weather. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission will soon begin fall trout stockings around the state. For…
Outdoor News calendars feature top-flight artwork, information
Plymouth, Minn. — Outdoor News Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lakes states, has published a series of calendars for sportsmen in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Outdoor…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Erie.com reported Aug. 31 that walleyes were hitting in the 60- to 70-foot range, with 62 to 65 feet of water especially productive. Crawler harnesses, spoons, Bagleys, Reef Runners and other trolling baits were working.…
Biologist composes her trout stream 'requiem' as insects decline
Caddisfly are a staple food for trout, and according to Pat Bradt's study, their numbers are significantly declining.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 31, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Banner catches of walleyes continued in recent weeks. The walleye bite is still going on. Limits in mid-August were reported in 60 to 64 feet, although some anglers were doing well shallower and deeper. All…
Al Lindner on Junior Pro Team: 'This is time well spent' [video]
Fishing/outdoors icon lauds effort to get kids into the outdoors.
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.…
