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MERCER COUNTY

Lake Wilhelm
Angler Al (Franklin); filed 3-1-17: My brother Steve was home from
California last week. He did an exceptionally good job at catching pan-
fish and crappies over in the stumps at Lake Wilhelm. His daughter
Anna joined him on one of those unbelievable pleasant February
days. Teardrop jigs, ants or just plain #8 hook tipped with a maggot
and suspended 3 to 4 feet below an indicator worked great. (See Pho-
to)
Anna

Shenango Lake
Ken Smith (Sharon); filed 3-1-17: Taking advantage of the nice weather
during past week, I fished Shenango Lake from shore to catch a mess of
crappies for dinner. (See photo)

Editor’s note: Fishing Report contributor Tyler
Shaffer caught this northern pike in February
Ken’s catch in the river below Shenango Dam. This was
his last pike from the Shenango River this sea-
son. He has moved to Florida to become a saltwater flats guide.
Good luck Tyler! (See photo)
Selfie by Tyler Shaffer
Neshannock Creek
Bob @ Neshannock Creek Fly Shop; filed 2-27-17: Spring and Summer hours have start-

ed. We are open 7 days a week thru August. We are taking reservations for the following
(phone 724-533-3212):
- Female Anglers Fly Fishing School
- Young Angler Fly Fishing School
- Fly Fishing Lessons
- Guided Fly Fishing

VENANGO COUNTY
Sugar Creek
Angler Al (Franklin); filed 2-18-13: After no success fishing for live
bait, I decided to float a large nightcrawler in a deep pool on Sugar
Creek. A feisty 18.5 inch rainbow trout was my reward…released
to do battle again another day Sugar Creek selfie