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MERCER COUNTY

Lake Wilhelm
John @ Fergie’s Bait; filed 10/12: “Nothing to report down here except some average
size bluegills and crappies being caught. Water temp still too warm for good fall fishing –
but we are looking ahead to ice fishing season with new ice shelters and rods in the
store. The biggest news this week was about a bobcat killed on Georgetown Road just
down from the shop!”

Shenango Lake

Fall on Shenango: Marina at Clark/db photo Fall on Shenango: crappie fishing/db photo

Ken Smith (Sharon); filed 10/13: “I did fish Shenango a couple times last week and did
very good on numbers. My brother Rich and I caught over 80 fish on 10/7 using Bobby
Garland Baby Shads on 1/16-ounce heads. We kept a limit for his in-laws that came in
from Vegas. Most fish were on wood in 12 feet of water. Lots of them were 10 inches
and little better. Same baits worked in the same areas with my older brother Bill the
next day. We kept 35 for his fish fry with friends from New Castle. There is a very good
bite going on now and should continue for another couple weeks until turnover.”

VENANGO COUNTY
Bill @ Griffins Bait; filed 10/11: “With hunting season starting
up, we have been slow at Griffins Bait & Tackle. All we can do is
rely on those diehard fishermen who don’t mind the cold while
searching the big ones. Cold water means extra emphasis on
safety equipment. Make sure your PFD is in good shape. Cold
water period is the best time for big gamefish to be eating on
their fall binge. Eight-year-old Emma Brown caught a healthy 24
inch walleye on the Allegheny River while fishing with Mike Foy-
er; photo attached. Also, we have our fishing boat for sale; see specs below.”