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Ronan Karavlan, 13, of McCandless hauled in two heavy freshwater drum, or sheepshead, last week on Presque Isle Bay.
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Fishing Report: Good late-spring fishing throughout the region

Scott Karavlan

Fishing Report: Good late-spring fishing throughout the region

Lake Erie and tributaries (Erie County) Independent walleye anglers reported hookups on evenings in shoreline shallows. Another walleye party scored in 55 feet of water shortly before sunset between Shades and Shorewood beaches near North East, where the catch included three fat 27-inchers. The hot lures were small watermelon Bayrat spoons with Dipsy Divers set at 106 feet and locked on the No. 3 setting. Lake trout were still being caught off North East, and yellow perch were taken in 50-55 feet of water. Spawning bass remained in the streams and bay. Good fishing weather was expected over Erie through the weekend with partly cloudy skies, Saturday-Sunday afternoon temperatures under 75 degrees and a walleye chop of under 1 foot.

Geneva Swamp (Crawford County) Two Westmoreland County anglers caught and released nearly 20 bowfin and a few rock bass on live minnows in weedy waters out of the launch between the northbound and southbound I-79 bridges.

Keystone Power Dam (Armstrong County) A fisherman from the Irwin area boated 12 largemouth and two smallmouth bass measuring 14-15 inches Tuesday. In clear water on the windward side of points off small steep-sided coves, the fish responded only to a 6-inch Sluggo on a 4/0 heavy-wire hook jerked 1-2 feet under the surface about 15 feet off shore in 20-40 feet of water.

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Ohio River (Beaver County) In waters off South Heights just beyond the Allegheny County line, a 30-inch flathead took a live sucker and was released Sunday night.

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Allegheny River (Allegheny County) A smallish smallmouth and several short rock bass went for worms and were brought to the wharf below Acrisure Stadium during Venture Outdoors’ Lunchtime Fishing program Wednesday. The free outings (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) include loaner rods and tackle, instruction, assistance and no fishing licenses are required. Learn more about Lunchtime Fishing and other free angling opportunities at ventureoutdoors.org, 412-255-0564

Twin Lakes (Westmoreland County) On the lower impoundment, rainbow trout took weighted single eggs rigged deep under bobbers, and an 18-inch largemouth bass was caught on a deep-diving crankbait minutes before the park’s 9 p.m. closing time Tuesday.

Burrell Lake (Westmoreland County) The Burrell Lake Park Kids' Fishing Derby is back. The free catch-and-release event is scheduled for June 10 and open to kids age 15 and under. Loaner roads and live bait are available, and prizes will be awarded for longest bass, bluegill, catfish and other species. The young angler who lands the longest fish of the day wins a grand prize. Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m., fishing 9-11 a.m. and awards 11:30 a.m.-noon. The park is at 201 Delberta Road, Lower Burrell. Get details on the Tri-County Trout Club’s Facebook page. 

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Cross Creek Lake (Washington County) Despite perfect Memorial Day fishing conditions, the bass weren’t cooperating and few crappies were caught.

File your fishing report and high-resolution digital photos (1MB minimum) at fishingreport@post-gazette.com. Include name, age (for under 18 years), town, species, size, body of water and details of the catch.

First Published: June 2, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
Updated: June 2, 2023, 6:06 p.m.

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Ronan Karavlan, 13, of McCandless hauled in two heavy freshwater drum, or sheepshead, last week on Presque Isle Bay.  (Scott Karavlan)
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