Here in Pennsylvania, we are still able to fish through the Governor’s Stay-at-Home order since fishing is viewed as an approved outdoor activity and chance to gather food. But there are guidelines anglers are expected to follow; details in this Report. It’s a good thing we can fish because the spring bite is in full…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Summer has arrived in NW PA with most species of fish now in early summer locations. The Lake Erie bite perch bite seems a bit off but inland waters are producing crappies, bluegills, bass, walleyes and catfish as expected. Before setting off on your July 4th Holiday fishing trip, be sure to read the NW…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Summer officially has arrived! After unusually slow spring, reports are coming in from across NW PA that fishing is improving. It’s full steam ahead for walleyes and crappies at Pymatuning, plus reports of success for multiple species at Shenango Lake. As water levels recede from most recent storms, smallmouth bass on the Allegheny River are…
[ CONTINUE READING ]In NW PA right now we are in the middle of the September transition from summer to early fall. With all the unsettling weather – unseasonably hot, too much rain, and too much wind – the fish are as confused as the anglers. But fishermen do their best given the circumstances and the results are…
[ CONTINUE READING ]As summer draws to an end, many anglers are anxiously looking for the bigger and stronger bites of mid to late fall. But area anglers should not be too quick to give up on fishing right now. By scouring the NW PA Fishing Report, you will find where to go for the best action on…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Summer heat is at its peak in the PA Great Lakes Region and anglers are enjoying variety in their fishing. The Lake Erie perch and walleye bite is sporadic. However, on inland lakes and rivers, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are chewing. Crappies and bluegills are moving into summer offshore locations. Catfish are biting. Hoping…
[ CONTINUE READING ]A bit behind schedule, summer has finally arrived in NW PA. Anglers should be gearing up for summer action because there is a lot happening. Lake Erie walleyes are full steam ahead. Crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and catfish are settling into summer patterns on area lakes as water levels return to normal summer…
[ CONTINUE READING ]September is transitional fishing, going from summer patterns to the initial early fall patterns. Some changes have already started and more will follow in the coming weeks. If we get the anticipate rain this week, Erie tributaries will be filled with the first run of fall steelhead by the weekend. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Repeated cycles of deep freeze followed by a thaw are playing heck with winter fishing opportunities in NW PA. The ice on several lakes is questionable for fishing while at the same time the Allegheny River, French Creek and Erie steelhead streams are blown out. But some diehard anglers are still out there. Check out…
[ CONTINUE READING ]In NW PA, September is the transition month between summer and fall. Until the cooldown is truly under way, this can be a difficult time to catch fish. But hard-fishing anglers in the PA Great Lakes Region always find the active bites. Study this issue of the Fishing Report before planning your fishing trip this…
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