T_boy
04-25-2008, 06:18 PM
A few rainbow trout and palominos in the 21- to 24-inch range have been caught so far this year at Donegal Lake, said Jeff Kuhn of Scott's Bait Shop in Donegal. The fish have been hitting on maggots, wax worms, mealworms, and Powerbait.
Keystone Lake in Armstrong County and Mahoning Creek Lake in Indiana have both been producing crappies, said Pam Warr of Keystone Bait and Tackle in Shelocta.
Anglers targeting shallow water from shore have been getting crappies and bluegills at Lake Wilhelm, said Bob Mohra of Fergie's Bait and Tackle in Sandy Lake. The crappies have gone as big as 17 inches, though they average between nine and 11 inches, he said. Minnows, white Twister Tails, and maggots have been the best baits.
At Dunlap Creek Lake near Uniontown, the local lake group stocked trout between 14 and 30 inches in the lake Saturday. A few of those fish, which went as large as nine pounds, started hitting Power eggs and wax worms as of Wednesday, said Al Packan of Captain Al's Bait Shop. Crappies and other panfish were also providing some action.
The Yough River was high and muddy early in the week, but water levels have started to come back down, said Orlando Lash of Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters in West Newton.
The Yough River below the dam in Confluence has been producing trout, as has Laurel Hill Creek, said Dave Wass of Nicklow's Bait and Tackle in Addison.
Fishermen tossing shiners and nightcrawlers have been picking up northern pike, bass and a few walleyes at Yough Dam itself.
The steelhead season has just about run its course, according to reports from the area. A few fish remain in the creeks, but they are spread out.
Lake Erie itself is giving up some perch, crappies, and bass, especially for those fishing Presque Isle Bay.
At Shenango Lake, anglers have been picking up crappies with minnows.
Lake Arthur has also been producing crappies and bluegills, said Glenda O'Donnell of O'Donnell's Sports Supplies in Prospect. Anglers fishing the Bear Run area have also been getting some northern pike and muskies.
Gary Walthour of North Huntingdon was fishing Loyalhanna Creek in Latrobe when he landed a palomino trout that weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces. The fish was 29 inches long.
Four Mile Run continues to be a hot spot for trout action this spring, said Rich Kacsuta of Loyalhanna Fishing Post in Ligonier. Anglers have been picking up fish on a variety of natural baits.
Deer Creek, Bull Creek and Deer Lakes have all been consistently providing trout for anglers this week, said Lee Murray of Lock 3 Bait and Tackle in Cheswick.
Brady's Run Lake in Beaver County has likewise been a good spot for trout, with anglers getting fish on fatheads, mealworms, and Powerbait.
Anglers fishing the Ohio River near Rochester have been picking up channel catfish on nightcrawlers and shiners, said Bob Bernhardy of Shooter's Place in Bridgewater.
Walleyes, saugers, smallmouth bass, and white bass have been hitting near Montour Dam and at the mouth of Little Sewickley Creek on the Ohio, added Wayne Lykens of Island Firearms of Neville Island.
Saugers and walleyes have been hitting on the Beaver River in the area of the New Brighton Dam.
The Allegheny River has seen a lot of fishing pressure this week, with anglers getting walleyes, smallmouth bass and white bass on minnows around Lock 3.
Keystone Lake in Armstrong County and Mahoning Creek Lake in Indiana have both been producing crappies, said Pam Warr of Keystone Bait and Tackle in Shelocta.
Anglers targeting shallow water from shore have been getting crappies and bluegills at Lake Wilhelm, said Bob Mohra of Fergie's Bait and Tackle in Sandy Lake. The crappies have gone as big as 17 inches, though they average between nine and 11 inches, he said. Minnows, white Twister Tails, and maggots have been the best baits.
At Dunlap Creek Lake near Uniontown, the local lake group stocked trout between 14 and 30 inches in the lake Saturday. A few of those fish, which went as large as nine pounds, started hitting Power eggs and wax worms as of Wednesday, said Al Packan of Captain Al's Bait Shop. Crappies and other panfish were also providing some action.
The Yough River was high and muddy early in the week, but water levels have started to come back down, said Orlando Lash of Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters in West Newton.
The Yough River below the dam in Confluence has been producing trout, as has Laurel Hill Creek, said Dave Wass of Nicklow's Bait and Tackle in Addison.
Fishermen tossing shiners and nightcrawlers have been picking up northern pike, bass and a few walleyes at Yough Dam itself.
The steelhead season has just about run its course, according to reports from the area. A few fish remain in the creeks, but they are spread out.
Lake Erie itself is giving up some perch, crappies, and bass, especially for those fishing Presque Isle Bay.
At Shenango Lake, anglers have been picking up crappies with minnows.
Lake Arthur has also been producing crappies and bluegills, said Glenda O'Donnell of O'Donnell's Sports Supplies in Prospect. Anglers fishing the Bear Run area have also been getting some northern pike and muskies.
Gary Walthour of North Huntingdon was fishing Loyalhanna Creek in Latrobe when he landed a palomino trout that weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces. The fish was 29 inches long.
Four Mile Run continues to be a hot spot for trout action this spring, said Rich Kacsuta of Loyalhanna Fishing Post in Ligonier. Anglers have been picking up fish on a variety of natural baits.
Deer Creek, Bull Creek and Deer Lakes have all been consistently providing trout for anglers this week, said Lee Murray of Lock 3 Bait and Tackle in Cheswick.
Brady's Run Lake in Beaver County has likewise been a good spot for trout, with anglers getting fish on fatheads, mealworms, and Powerbait.
Anglers fishing the Ohio River near Rochester have been picking up channel catfish on nightcrawlers and shiners, said Bob Bernhardy of Shooter's Place in Bridgewater.
Walleyes, saugers, smallmouth bass, and white bass have been hitting near Montour Dam and at the mouth of Little Sewickley Creek on the Ohio, added Wayne Lykens of Island Firearms of Neville Island.
Saugers and walleyes have been hitting on the Beaver River in the area of the New Brighton Dam.
The Allegheny River has seen a lot of fishing pressure this week, with anglers getting walleyes, smallmouth bass and white bass on minnows around Lock 3.