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The NW PA Fishing Report provides timely angling information for Crawford, Erie, Mercer,
and Venango counties. Fishing comments and photos are offered by regional tackle shops and area
anglers. The NW PA Fishing Report is based on experiences, observations and opinions of individual con-
tributors; information sources are considered reliable but comments are not independently verified. In
providing information or pictures, you are agreeing to your comments being edited for clarity and brevity,
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NEWS

Pymatuning Lake Association Fish Habitat Project: The PLA is calling for volunteers to help in
the construction of 125 Porcupine Crib Juniors in collaboration with ODNR and PaDCNR on
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Wednesday, June 6 starting at 8:30 am. The work will be performed at Orchard Launch
Pymatuning State Park off South Lake Road. This event will occur rain or shine – so dress ac-

cordingly. Children under 18 shall be accompanied by an adult. There is no age limit. Hard hats
and safety glasses are required and will be provided. For more info text 724-418-1501 or email
pymalakeassoc@gmail.com.

Duck-N-Drake on West Lake Road along Pymatuning Ohio side has a selection of B-n-M Crappie
and bluegill rods in stock at prices competitive with online stores. Stop by to check them out.
The only store in the region to carry them!

County by County Reports

French Creek – Flowing through all four counties

French Creek is currently blown out due to heavy rain; no reports.

CRAWFORD COUNTY

Pymatuning Lake
Norm @ Jamestown Boat Livery; filed 5/21: Pretty exciting fishing in the
South End. Everything is biting – walleyes, crappies, bluegills, catfish and

muskies. Our customers in rental boats are catching lots of walleyes drifting
with a jig and nightcrawler. Some crappies are very shallow, while others
are deep – as deep as 16 feet according to my son who was out the other State Park photo
morning. Musky tournament last weekend produced 17 muskies with the