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NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA FISHING REPORT

Published by Blackwolfe Communications LLC Issue: December 13, 2017

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We are almost at the end of the open water

season. Ice fishing likely in full swing come
January. Late fall open water almost always

goes out with a bang, and this November and
early December didn’t disappoint. Pymatun-

ing walleye bite was off in early fall, but those
who hung in scored in the end. Late season
crappie bite was excellent on both Shenango

and Pymatuning. Hybrid stripers and white
bass kept everyone busy on Shenango. And

the Allegheny River literally exploded with
smallmouth bass and walleye after Thanks-

giving when water temperature and flow hit
the right groove. Also, according to the Erie
regulars, the steelhead run was one of the

best in years – anglers were catching them
even in low/clear water – and most anglers

agree these are still good numbers in several
streams. Given the right conditions the steel-
ie bite may continue.