Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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 Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers are reminded that walleyes come back into season May 4, and bass are in catch-and-immediate-release season