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NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA FISHING REPORT

Published by Blackwolfe Communications LLC Issue: January 18, 2016

The NW PA Fishing Report provides timely angling information for Crawford, Erie, Mercer
and Venango Counties – covering all species and all waters open to the public. The fishing
comments and photos are offered by regional tackle shops and area anglers, compiled
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The Landing Net by Darl Black

Well, it was a nice “extended” fall while it lasted! But it is looking like winter is settling in,
and safe ice may not be far off. Yes, I know some crazies are out there already on 3 to 4
inches of ice. But given the amount of snow falling recently on thin ice that reported 3 to 4
inches may not be solid “good” ice. If you check the PFBC
website, you will find a chart that says 4” blue ice is good for
ONE ice angler and gear; 5” for one snowmobile; and 7” for
group activity (which to me means large groups of ice anglers).
Other charts say 5” to 6” for ice fishing. And remember, early
ice in particular freezes unevenly; keep checking by drilling a
hole every so many feet as you advance on what you think
may be safe ice.