Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is offering adult residents and non-residents a $1 fishing license good for Labor Day (Sept. 4) only. The commission also is sponsoring a Mentored Youth Panfish Day on Sept. 4. Slated for 19 lakes around the state, the event is open to children who have obtained a mentored youth …

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NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie­ — The excellent walleye bite continued through early August with numbers of fish hitting in all depths, from near-shore to 70 feet, on various presentations. Crawler harnesses in purple and black, copper, and watermelon were productive. The jig bite also was hot. Perch finally were becoming more active at the end

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie­ — Walleyes were reported just about everywhere in from 35 to 70 feet in mid-July. Many were sub-legal; the bigger fish were generally in the deeper water. Crawler harnesses in purple and black and copper and watermelon were effective. Jigs, drifted, also were productive. Some perch limits were reported east of

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie­ — Walleyes, including numbers of small ones, were reported in 50 to 80 feet from Walnut Creek to the lighthouse. Crawler harnesses, flat lining, and dipsy divers were working. Lake Erie’s water temperature was 73 degrees July 5. Some yellow perch were reported in about 50 feet. Union City Reservoir (Erie

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — The perch bite was hit or miss, although nice catches were reported as of June 19 on the east side off the GE Stacks in 38 feet and off Shade’s Beach in 42 feet. Perch also were hitting on the west side, in 42 feet off Trout Run and Godfrey

Anglers are reminded that bass season opened June 17. Anglers also are reminded that the second Fish for Free Day of the year is July 4, when folks can fish Pennsylvania waters without a fishing license. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — The perch bite was generally slow on the east and

Anglers are reminded that catch-and-immediate-release of bass season runs through June 16. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Walleyes were hitting along the shore off Elk Creek and Trout Run when conditions allowed boaters to get on the water in late May. Trolling along the shoreline in 15 to 18 feet between Walnut Creek and the

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers are reminded that walleye season opened May 6. The catch-and-immediate-release of bass season is in effect through June 16, and anglers are urged to refrain from targeting spawning beds. The Fish & Boat Commission has scheduled