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MERCER COUNTY

Shenango Lake
Jon @ CDS; filed 7-10: We know the stripers are hitting at Lake Arthur and Shenango Lake be-

cause we cannot keep Bomber Long A Minnows in stock! Got to reorder…again!

Rick Como (Sharpsville); filed 7-9: The fishing at Shenango the past 10 days has been tough due
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to very high lake levels and extremely heavy boat traffic for the July 4 holiday. Channel cats
have been hitting very good, even with the lake four feet above summer pool. White bass and
stripers are now feeding on top in the early morning and late afternoon periods – lots of action.
Crappies are hitting just about everywhere in the lake, but the average size is running small. As
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of July 9 , the lake has finally returned to normal summer pool level and fishing for all species
should really improve.

Lake Wilhelm
John @ Fergies; filed 7-10: We are not hearing much from customers. Lake is still high and dirty.
Some bluegill being caught, but no other reports.

Cory @ Lake Wilhelm Marina and Snack Shop; filed 7-10: The Big news is the Bigmouth Bass

Bite! We’ve had a number of largemouths recorded this past week including several over 20
inches. The big crappie bite of a few weeks ago seems to have waned – but we know there are
still big ones out there! (See photos below from Mari- na)

Bill @ Griffin’s Bait & Tackle; filed 7-10: Scott Selle caught this 20 inch large-
mouth at Lake Wilhelm on a purple Senko Worm back on June 24. (See photo
on Cover & at right)

Scott Selle