Lehigh River Stream Conditions and Fishing Reports
Water levels are good, water temps are good and there have been good hatches, especially Hendricksons, for the past week or two. March Browns, Olives and Sulphurs should be starting and there’s been lots of caddis. For latest conditions or Guide Service and Instruction in the Poconos, contact us at A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop 800-443-8119.
Thanks,
Gene Ercolani - Owner A.A. Outfitters
Fishing has been GREAT! Water levels on the Lehigh, Lackawaxen, Broadheads, Mud Run and other area streams have gotten to a good level and hatches have been excellent. The best part is … the fish are feeding on top! Good Quill Gordon, Blue Quill, Hendrickson hatches have kick started surface feeding.
Best fly patterns locally are:
A.A. Hi Vis Thorax Hendrickson
A.A. Hi Vis Parachute Red Quill
Standard Quill Gordon and Blue Quills
Conehead and Beadhead Wooly Buggers
Rubberlegs Copper Johns
For more information, for local flies or to book a Guide or Instructor, call A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop at 800-443-8119.
Trout season starts this weekend! Opening day in Pa. (Northeast) is on April 14th. Weather isn’t that great with rain and snow/sleet for today and Friday. High temps are only in the 40s and overnight lows in the 20s and 30s. This rain/snow and low air temps may make for a tough week ahead. Early season favorite flies are:
Beadhead prince, hare’s ear and pheasant tails, blue quills, hendricksons, march browns and some caddis. Weighted Wooly Buggers, Super Buggers and streamers will definitely be recommended if the fish are down deep because of the cold temps. Visit A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop for all your Fly Fishing needs at www.aaoutfitters.com Or call A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop at 800-443-8119.
March 16, 2007. Another setback this weekend. We closed early Friday, due to snow. There’s a state of emergency here., which means driving on the roads is illegal! So, with the 12 to 18 inches of snow we’re getting, not much emphasis is on fishing. However, it’s a good time to get out the gear, check your fly lines, leaders, tippet, clean-up the reels and see what you need for the season. We’re stocked to the gills with new Sage and Winston Rods, Scientific Anglers and Rio Fly Lines, Simms wafers and clothing, Simms Boots, action Optics Sunglasses, leaders, tippet, C&F fly Boxes, Renzetti Vises and more. Our Fly bins are filling up and we should be completely stocked with early season flies within the next week or two. Stop by A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop or give us a call 800-443-8119.
We’ll resume the updates to our Fishing Conditions in Northeast Pennsylvania in a few weeks, if the weather finally breaks! We’re just waiting for the Rivers and Streams to thaw and for conditions to improve. Not much going on for the past few months as rivers have been frozen-over and near record low average temps for February were recorded. As soon as we can, we’ll resume the updates and keep you posted here at www.aaoutfitters.com on water levels and temps, weather conditions, hatches and helpful tips. Visit us often for the latest useful info ….. Let’s hope for a warm March and April!
IT IS COLD! Got to the Shop this morning and the outside temp was 34 degrees! We’re in a cold snap for sure with not much relief in sight short term. Cold weather and water temps don’t make the fish very active. Highs expected only in the 40s for the next few days. There have been fall stockings, however, so opportinities are there. Fish beadhead nymphs like Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, Prince or wooly buggers. See A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop at www.aaoutfitters.com for some great end of year closeout SPECIALS.
Fall stocking program has put some fish in area Streams. The Nescopeck, The upper Lehigh and Harveys Creek are among some of the area Streams which were stocked last week. On the negative side, it’s pretty cold out there. Nighttime temps are in the low 30s and highs are only in the 50s lately. water levels are good but it’s raining today. See our SPECIALS updated today at www.aaoutfitters.com!
We’ve had rain but not as much as expected. Water levels are good and water temps are also good. Blue Winged Olives and Slate Drakes are common on area streams right now. Lehigh fishing well. Fall stocking of Nescopeck, Upper Lehigh, Harvey’s Creeek and other area stream will be taking place around first week of Oct! for more info, call A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop at 800-443-8119.
Water levels are good for Trout. Fishing generally has been good. Weather OK for the next few days. BWO, Slate Drakes and som Caddis are around. Some good luck on Beetles, Ants and Hoppers. Call A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop for more info. See our updated SPECIALA at www.aaoutfitters.com
Lots of rain! We got a few inches of rain yesterday and the day before. Expecting more on the weekend from what’s left of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Thursday or Friday morning would be best bet weather/water wise for fishing the next week if we get much rain as predicted this weekend. Susquehanna Smallmouth wading is pretty much out of the question with River Levels much too high right now.
Check out our SPECIALS at A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop online catalog at www.aaoutfitters.com There should be another update early in September with more Closeout Specials.