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Steelhead Tributaries
Becky @ Elk Creek Sports; filed 2/14: “This weekend the creeks have all iced up as a re-
sult of this polar cold snap. But last week during the warm up from Thursday through
Sunday, they were catching a lot of average size steelheads. Incredible numbers for Feb-
ruary. Some were fresh fish; others were old ones in the stream for some time. However,
no females were brought in, so we do not have fresh skein. Although the streams are fro-
zen today, we expect them to open some up by next weekend if the warming forecast
holds…but they may be roiled from rain and melt off – have to wait and see.”
Rick @ Trout Run Bait; filed 2/14: “Streams are currently frozen – need warming trend
with rain. Even the main lake stiffened up overnight for a ½ mile offshore – first time this
winter. There is good flow in the streams and there are fish to catch once the ice melts.”
Bob Nypaver; filed 2/14: “I had a fairly good day on Elk
Creek back on February 4. I landed and release six steel-
heads, including the two in these photos. I got on the
stream in that brief period between “too high and muddy”
and “low and iced up.”
Uncle Johns Campground reported good catches in Elk dur-
ing the first weekend of February during the warm up.
MERCER COUNTY
Bob Nypaver photos
Lake Wilhelm
Vicki @ Fergies Bait; filed 2/14: “The ice has not been safe since the warm up. No one
was fishing on Saturday, but a couple guys out checking it this morning say there are
many wet weak spots.”
Neshannock Creek
Bob @ Neshannock Creek Fly Shop; filed 1/26: “Before you know it spring will be here!
And with spring comes our two biggest events of the year. On March 5th is our annual pre
-season trout stocking. On March 12, we will have our Lunker Stocking and rod raffle.
Single tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 8 for $20. Winner does not need to be present.
Winner has choice of any Orvis Recon Fly Rod. Buy your tickets at the shop or mail me a
check or call the shop and use a credit card. Phone 724-533-3212.
