Blair County

There is approximately 3-4 inches of ice on Canoe Lake and a few anglers were out on it.  This is borderline ice thickness for humans to walk on.  Anglers should always use extra precaution when venturing out on the ice.  The middle of the lake is most likely not thick enough to hold and angler.  Anglers should always wear some sort of a life jacket and ice awls around their neck in case they break through the ice.

Huntingdon / Mifflin County

The fishing on the Juniata River is good with anglers catching Smallmouth Bass and Walleyes near Newton Hamilton Access and upstream.  Boaters are reminded to wear their life jackets while they are on the water, even though the new law is not in effect yet, it is just a smart thing to do.

The weather is not cooperating for the ice anglers this year, maybe we will have ice and maybe not, just make sure you check the ice before traveling out on it, and Good Luck fishing. 

Fishing at Lake Marburg is still decent.  Anglers have been catching crappie off the shore on small jigs.  Fly fishing anglers are catching trout in the fly fishing only section off the Conewago Creek and also in the Trophy Trout Section of the Codorus Creek in York County.

Remember to get your 2012 fishing license which is now required.

Blair County

Ice anglers will have to standby for ice to fish Canoe Lake in Blair County.  As of today (Jan 11), only 1" of ice is present.  The rain will most likely melt the ice but the colder weather expected this weekend might freeze it over again.  Keep in mind ice thickness should be at least 4 inches before it will hold humans walking on it.  Canoe Lake will be stocked with trout on February 13 2012.

Franklin County

In October of 2011 the PFBC renewed its Public Access Agreement with the Letterkenny Industrial Development Authority and the Franklin County General Authority for Public Fishing & Boating Access to Letterkenny Reservoir.  Some new regulations have been adopted in lieu of this agreement.

Specifically prohibited are:

1. The use of internal combustion engines on boats as well as the possession of such engines on boats or the fuel tanks in these boats.
2. The use of gas powered ice-fishing equipment i.e. no gas powered ice augers.
3. All watercraft exceeding eighteen (18) feet in length.

Please take the time to read all posted regulations and abide by them to ensure continued public fishing and boating access.

Huntingdon County

Juniata River anglers continue to catch walleye and smallmouth bass using hard & soft plastic jerk baits.

Juniata County

Anglers are catching some walleye on the Susquehanna River between the Narrows Access and Mifflintown.  Jigs tipped with minnows or Jigs with twisters are the baits of choice.

Perry County

Some trout are being caught on local trout streams.  Paste baits and small spinners are the baits of choice.  Anglers are reminded that the limit for trout during this time is 3 trout per day.

Nathan and Aaron holding nice rainbow trout caught on Buffalo Creek on a nice sunny but cold day of January

York County

Fishing has been a little on the slow side for the Lower Susquehanna River in York County.  Some Catfish and Walleye have been caught in the York Haven area.  However, most anglers have been putting a fair amount of time into their success.  Baits of choice are liver and shrimp for the Catfish and jigs with a minnow or twister tail for the walleye.

Anglers headed out are reminded 2012 fishing licenses are now required.    The cold weather this week will have some ice on the ramps and will make it difficult to launch and retrieve boats.  Winter is also a good time to go over your safety equipment, check personal flotation devices (PFDs) for tears and functionality.   Registration renewals will also be coming up at the end of March, have your boat ready for the first warm days of spring.

Anglers are still able to trout fish much of Clarks Creek, as the waterway remains mostly ice free.   Try your hand at landing a winter trout and enjoy their brilliant colors.