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MERCER COUNTY

Shenango Lake
Rick Como (Sharpsville); filed 10/7: Fishing is just about the same at
Shenango as last report. Hybrid stripers are still hitting fairly well at cer-

tain time of the day. Crappies are schooled up and moving toward there
fall areas; some nice size ones have been caught. White bass are spotty
but if you find a feeding school it can be fast and furious till they scatter. Rick Como with hybrid
Still no sign of walleyes in the shallows – as the water temperature in
the lake has risen due to unusual warm weather. Colder temps are due
later this week. Pike should begin to show up soon. (See photos)

Randy @ Fish West PA; filed 10/6: Fish are on fire with falling water
temps. Most species are schooled up when you find them and they are
hungry. They are feeding in approach of winter and boat traffic is mini-
mal. (See photos including Ace Benton)
Randy with smallmouth bass
Ken Smith (Sharon); filed 10/5: I fished She-
nango on 10/1, 10/2 and 10/3, and did well each

day. Same pattern worked in three different are-
as of lake. Bobby Garland Shooters were out-
standing. Either casting suspended below a bob-
ber, or hang gliding in deeper water, Shooters
are putting big fish in the box. The BG Baby
Ken Smith w big crappies Shads were awesome, too, in different colors.
(Photos)
Ace Bento w Shenango LMB

Shenango River
Editor’s note: Although there is an EPA warning not to consume any fish taken in the Shenango
River downstream of the Shenango Dam due to PCBs, anglers may still fish that section.
Brock “Captain Hook” Morocco; filed 9/28: I landed 7 smallmouth
bass in one hour fishing below the Shenango Dam. The lower She-
nango River still holds a good number of Smallmouth Bass. Fishing
pressure is non-existent with the fish consumption advisory. The area

from the dam outflow to the lower bridges all hold fish. Live minnows,
spinner or small stick baits all work. Best fishing is when four gates or
less are open on the dam. This river requires wading to get into the
best spots and wading should be avoided when the flow is strong. Riv-
er reports are updated and recorded daily at 724-962-4384. (Photo)
Captain Hook