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Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Sept. 13, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Water was rough at the end of August, but anglers were catching walleyes on spoons, plugs, and crawler harnesses during breaks in bad weather. Fish were in 60 to 80 feet. Some steelhead were in…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 30, 2019
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is selling a $1 (plus $1.90 processing fee) license good only for Labor Day, Sept. 2. Mentored Youth Panfish Day is also Sept. 2 on 20 Panfish Enhancement lakes across the state. Anglers are…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 16, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — As of Aug. 1, the walleye bite continued to be outstanding in recent weeks, with many limits being taken on plugs, crawler harnesses and spoons, as well as Erie Dearies cast off the break walls…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 2, 2019
Boaters born after Jan. 1, 1982, are reminded that it is mandatory to have a Boating Safety Education Certificate on board when operating any motorboat with greater than 25 horsepower. Personal watercraft operators of any age are also required to…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 19, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Exceptional walleye fishing was reported in recent weeks, with many fish up to 30 inches coming on spoons in blues, greens, and watermelon colors; blades on crawler harnesses in purple and black or copper; and…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 5, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay (Erie County) — FishErie.com reported June 22 that the walleye bite was on fire – as hot as last year – with fish hitting in 35 to 40 feet of water on crawler…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – June 21, 2019
Note: The catch-and-immediate-release of bass season ended June 15. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — FishErie.com reported June 7 that limits of walleyes were starting to come on trolling spoons and shallow-diving plugs in 20 to 45 feet. Lake trout were…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – June 7, 2019
Anglers are reminded that bass are in the catch-and-immediate release season through June 14. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is offering a variety of free fishing and boating events in coming months. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION Lake…
Audit: Game Commission didn't track royalties from oil, gas
Auditors said the commission should consider its "full financial position'' when making a budget or considering an increase in hunting license fees.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – May 24, 2019
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. Fish for Free days are slated for May 26 and July 4, offering anglers an opportunity to fish statewide without a license. The closed season on…
