Fall bite was peaking in November, a bit behind schedule due to prolonged warm weather. But then on Thanksgiving a huge polar storm suddenly plunged NW PA into the depths of winter with up three to six feet of snow across much of the region and blizzard conditions for several day. Fishing ground to a...
[ CONTINUE READING ]Warm water temperatures held on much longer than usual this fall, postponing the peak mid-to-late-fall bite. But the bite has kicked in recently and some very fine bass and crappie catches are being made. Erie steelhead run remains spotty due to lack of rain but that might change with the rain and snow currently falling....
[ CONTINUE READING ]Fishing is taking a backseat this summer for many anglers due to excessive heat and excessive stormy weather. However, anglers who enjoy the heat are reaping benefits. The Lake Erie summer migrating walleye population is even greater this year than last according to many locals: it’s rumored many boat anglers are limiting out in 30...
[ CONTINUE READING ]The spring of instability continues. Fishing patterns have been out of alignment since ice out due to constant extremes in the weather. That’s not to say all fishing has been bad, just not as expected. There have been some great bites, with most events coming earlier than normal. At the same time, spawning of various...
[ CONTINUE READING ]The weather remains unusually mild for mid-December in NW PA. Water is chilled, but no sign of ice, and very little rain or snow in forecast. Lots of steelhead in the Erie tributaries, but the flow is low and clear making strikes few and far between for most. Perch catches are decent in Presque Isle...
[ CONTINUE READING ]Unusual fall weather has created ups and downs in the NW PA Fishing. Lack of rain has rivers and streams at very low levels for this time of year. This is most evident in the Erie tributaries where steelhead are stuck near the mouth or isolated in a few holes that have water. Fish have...
[ CONTINUE READING ]August was a tuff month of fishing in NW PA…unless you were targeting walleyes on Lake Erie or smallmouth bass on the Allegheny River or French Creek. Everyone is looking forward to somewhat of a cool down in September. Go Fish! "Download Report"
[ CONTINUE READING ]The extreme heat wave we are facing this summer is certainly having an impact on both fish and fisherpersons. Although the number of anglers this past month is down according to local tackle shops, those who are willing to suffer through the heat are catching some fish. Often some really big fish. And some unusual...
[ CONTINUE READING ]Summer is here in NW PA along with significant changes in fish location for many species. Some species are moving deeper, others into heavy weed cover and still others are moving offshore to chase open-water baitfish. Know what your favorite species are doing and you will continue to enjoy success through the summer. Be sure...
[ CONTINUE READING ]It’s more like mid-July than the first of June here in NW PA. Could be a rough summer on anglers and on fish if we don’t get a cool down and some rain. On the plus side, walleyes are feeding up at Pymatuning and bluegills are on beds. Some nice stripers came from Shenango during...
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