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NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA FISHING REPORT




        Published by Blackwolfe Communications LLC                              Issue:  December 13, 2017

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                                                                The Landing Net by Darl Black
                                                                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.
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