Matching The Hatch For Spring Bass Now’s the time when big bass begin to prowl the shallows of your favorite lake or reservoir. These tips will help you to catch (and release) some trophy fish right now. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
In and around the city of Erie, there are plenty of accommodations for visiting fishermen. Get more information by contacting the Erie Tourist and Convention Bureau, 109 Boston Store Place, Erie, PA 16501.
North East Marina, a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission facility off state Route 5 near the town of North East, provides good access to some of the best smallmouth bass fishing on the east side of the city of Erie. Hotspots include the water off the mouths of Twentymile Creek and Sixteenmile Creek, and at many places adjacent to the cliffs that extend westward from Sixteenmile Creek.
Most serious smallmouth bass fishermen stick with artificial lures. Probably the most popular lure for spring smallmouth fishing throughout the lake is the tube jig. It’s hard to go wrong as long as you keep your lures close to the bottom.
Extensive U.S. Coast Guard regulations apply to boaters in addition to state regulations. This is big water, and conditions can change very quickly. Always be aware of weather forecasts and carry a weather radio for immediate weather information.
For more information -- including the latest regulations for Pennsylvania -- contact the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 1601 Elmerton Avenue, P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000. Phone (717) 705-7800, or log onto the agency’s Web site at www.fish.state.pa.us
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