Reports compiled by Spring Reilly (spreilly@state.pa.us), Central Regional Outreach and Education Coordinator, using information provided by Waterways Conservation Officers, Area Fisheries Managers and other PFBC staff.

The Susquehanna River is at very good fishing levels ranging 4 - 4.5 feet.  Anglers are fishing for walleye by using a clown colored "wally diver" lure.  Anglers are catching walleye at the Dock Street Dam, on the east shore, underneath the Interstate 83 bridge.  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission continue to stock millions of walleye fry annually in the Susquehanna River.

Anglers are reminded the Big Bass Regulations apply to the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County; check your PA Fishing Summary book for more information. 

York County

Anglers on Lake Redman are taking advantage of the cold water pan fish pattern to catch white crappie and bluegill. Vertical jigging small hair jigs inside off-shore structure has produced large catches with a simply slow lift/drop presentation.

Anglers taking advantage of the fall conditions to fish some of the waterways should be aware that hunting season is now in and to wear an orange hat while fishing in hunted areas.

Little or no rainfall has resulted in very poor fishing in many of our local streams and rivers.  Fish are congregating in deeper pools and are easily spooked making then less likely to bite.  The Little Juniata River and the Frankstown Branch, both popular canoe and kayak waterways, are virtually impassable due to low water levels. 

Canoe Lake is currently drawn down five feet to allow the State Park Maintenance crew to complete work on the beach area.  This has delayed the October 2 scheduled trout stocking until further notice.  The park believes the work should be completed way before the Nov. 31 deadline.  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will announce the stocking date at that time and the Lake will be receiving its allotment of trout.

Huntingdon County

Anglers catching bass should be aware of the 15 inch limit, 4 fish per day while fishing streams and rivers. The Extended Trout Season is in affect which means creel limit is three trout per day only in Approved Trout Waters and or their down stream areas. Nice crappies are being caught at the Petersburg Dam. 

York County

Anglers on the Susquehanna River find that the smallmouth bass are more active with the cooler weather.  Small crank baits and spinner baits along with tubs are having the best results.  Best spots on the river seem to be Safe Harbor and Goldsboro. 

Walleyes are starting to school up at Safe Harbor and Conowingo Dam.  Crank bait and live minnow are the best baits. 

A few Striped Bass over the 30inch mark are hitting live minnows at Conowingo Dam.