Pennsylvania’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 16, 2025
Staff Report
October 16, 2025
It doesn’t get much better than October fishing. Here’s a look at the Pennsylvania fishing report on Oct. 15, 2025.
Pennsylvania
No need to dig really deep for bass in the early fall
Vic Attardo
October 11, 2025
If the vegetation is starting to color up but not yet showing fall’s brightest hues, it’s probably time for bass fishermen to use lures that range medium-deep, according to the writer. The time to go
Tom Venesky: All Pennsylvania stocking decisions must protect wild trout
Tom Venesky
October 10, 2025
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission already stocks trout in 691 streams encompassing nearly 5,000 miles, along with 130 lakes.
That’s a lot of water with stocked trout, so do we really need to
Steve Piatt: Even where there’s lots of moose, there still isn’t many
Steve Piatt
October 9, 2025
An old Newfoundland moose-hunting guide said it best, and in simple fashion so typical of these hard-working folks, when talking about the potential for success on any hunt:
“Even where there’s a lot of
Low waters pose a challenge this year, but fall is a great time for Pennsylvania trout anglers
Richard Tate
October 8, 2025
Autumn can provide some of the most exciting fly-fishing of the year, although very low water conditions resulting from a growing statewide drought in Pennsylvania promises to make the fishing more challenging this fall.
Research shows dangers of operating chainsaws; here are best ways to avoid injuries
Jeff Mulhollem
October 8, 2025
Fall is the time of year when many people head to forests and woodlots with chainsaws to cut firewood to heat and enhance their homes over the coming winter months.
It’s a risky endeavor,
Pennsylvania’s S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie group staying vigilant for anglers
Deborah Weisberg
October 7, 2025
Although steelhead reign in fall, walleyes and perch are Lake Erie’s prized native species, and their biggest boosters in Pennsylvania are a volunteer group that has been around for nearly half a century.
S.O.N.S.
Legendary Pennsylvania fly-angler, Joe Humphreys, casts over a long career
John Hartsock
October 7, 2025
At the ripe old age of 96, Joe Humphreys has long ago embraced a personal philosophy that has enabled him to derive the most enjoyment and fulfillment from his life.
“One thing that I’ve
Lack of doe harvest a trend nationwide
Mike Moore
October 7, 2025
The lack of antlerless deer harvest to help balance out the herd is not only a problem in Ohio but it is in most of the United States.
That was the general takeaway from
