Fishing Log

Wanted to fish Poxono area but got intel parking lot was packed and I know would have been impossible to get a good slot. My buddy that pulled in there went down to Worthington instead at another popular spot. He and his partner fished 2 hours with no hits. Meanwhile I went way North, about 3 miles S of dingmans in what was once a good, proven shore spot but has really sucked this season and past 2. Had two hits, landed two very small bucks in 2.5 hours. I was fishing really good looking crystal clear water, covering the zone perfectly tried every color dart and spoon. The fish simply were not there. Will give it hell with boat this weekend

Fished harmony today 330-630 with kids, went 7 for 9, water temp 53 degrees , pretty cold for mid may!, debris still present, but tolerable, all caught on spoons on down riggers.

All fees should still be waived for the 2020 season. There is a fee office # in this article if you want to check ahead. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-temporarily-suspends-amenity-fees.htm Here it is. Fee Office at (570) 828-2321

Hi. Can someone clarify the situation at the Dingman's Bridge launch site. 1) Is it open, 2) is there a fee to park there? Thanks.

Fellow shad fishermen! The US Army Corp of engineers is proposing to build a “floating classroom” of over 5400 square feet and locate it just downstream of fairmount dam on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The area they are proposing is the only area of the river that provides habitat for juvenile shad during their growth and outmigration to the ocean in the Fall as well as bank access for fishermen. Once in plane it will serve as habitat for the predatory snakeheads and flathead catfish that feed on juvenile shad and lead to increased predation! The facility could be moved about 1000 feet downriver and away from the critical juvenile shad habitat. The Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association has written to the USACOE to express their concerns and ask that the facility be moved downriver so the critical juvenile shad habitat can be preserved. If you would like to express your concerns, the person to send comments to by May 14, 2020 is David.J.Caplan@usace.army.mil Thank you!

Hi Tony | e c twp lancaster co, I've not witnessed it myself, but i have it on good authority that Shad have gotten to the Flat Rock Dam.

Rob, thanks for the info, Dingmans is my usual launch on the D. I'll see you out there.

Fished north of dingmans 330 to 700. Landed 26 lost 3 water temp 51, river rising but clear, a little debris, windy

Where is shadpappy?

Fishing from a boat. Flutter spoons. I made several phone calls and letters. Finally found a sympathetic ear. Got ramp open last week. Best fishing during downpours.

Another good couple of hours on the Schuylkill for me on the way home from work today. It was windy, but with lots of quiet spells thrown in. I have no idea of how many fish, but I believe that the tally ran 4 or 5 Hickories to each White shad. I was throwing a dart with a little 1/16th oz curly tail. Since I rerigged with 10# mono instead of 6# I fished all afternoon without losing a dart until the very last fish. That one swallowed the trailer jig so I broke it off and sent him swimming. Not much company. Met a youngish guy named Edwin who caught his first shad. Good going Edwin!

SHAD HOTLINE.....River stage at Reigelsville 6.3..Water temp is 52....water temperature has fish turned off..fronts are not helping either.Fished south of Easton .boated 8 lost 2 until thunder storm chased us off..Slow pick until water temp gets in the 50s...river has a slight stain...All fish on dipseys....

Jack, a few years ago I used to use Seagar fluorocarbon leader for between my barrel swivel and spoon. I can't tell you how many times I would pull a knot tight and the line would break. I thought maybe I had a bad spool. Other spools I bought had the same thing happen. I now use the same line I spool my reel with as the leader too. I've NEVER had that problem again and it didn't make any difference catching fish either. I'll never buy that stuff again.

fished from shore 12:45 to 4:30. Landed some nice quality fresh fish up to 5.1 # - went 10 of 12 hookups and several other bumps. NO action from 3 to 4:30 though. The action was building steadily as the water temps rose from 46.5 to 48.5 but then it just shut off like cold turkey. Guess the water go too warm for them! LOL . 5 roe / 5 bucks all nice fish. Highlight was a double landed, pair of bucks... Easiest fight of the day they just pulled against each other and swam right to shore.

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A good afternoon's fishing in the Schuylkill yesterday afternoon. A mix of Hickories and White shad on darts. The bite dropped off as the weather crapped out. One other guy there who caught more Americans than I did and more Hickories, too.

Can anyone recommend some good shore fishing spots within an hour's drive of Philly? In the past we have tried these: • Bull's Island (it looks like that may be reopened now), • Prallsville Mills Park NJ, • under Stockton Bridge on PA side • Delaware Canal State Park in PA (Virginia Forrest Recreation Area, and upstream across from the quarry) • Washington Crossing It is tough to get into deeper water without a boat. We have a canoe, and could try that for a short drift. Would need to get a suitable anchor. Thoughts?

SHAD HOTLINE.......River stage at Reigelsville 7.3. Water temp 54....Fish being caught all through out the river....Cold spell this weekend.....Some rain in forcast will bring river up 1.5 ft....

Fished north of dingmans landed 22 lost 8. Water temp under 50 degrees till late afternoon. Water clarity fair

Just talked to a guy who was hitting them off of Poxono island just out from the eagle's nest on the PA side early afternoon. There is a nice little hole there.

FISHED EASTON YESTERDAY AFTERNOON FOR ABOUT 3 HRS WITH CAPT DAVE, NICE MIX OF ROE & BUCK..CAUGHT 17..LOST ABOUT 7 OR 8...WATER TEMP 54

Hit the Lehigh/Del water this am for about 2.5 hours (7:30-10). Went 6/9 despite being all thumbs today. Mixed bag of roe/buck. A couple of very nice roe that took some time to get in. Mostly on smaller silver spoons with any door working. About 2 feet off the bottom in 8’ of water. Water temp 53 and air about the same. Guys bun the fish ladder getting a few-not sure I put the EASTON boat launch guys. Other boat seemed to be doing about the same.

What do prospects look like for fishing from the shore in Easton? I haven't been there yet this year and it's one of my favorite fishing spots. I think the water level needs to come down a bit based on what the river looks like when I'm crossing it at Scudders Falls on my way to work every morning.

FISHED EASTON YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WITH STEVE..CAUGHT 16 FOR ABOUT THREE HOURS FISHING..MOST ON PLUGS..ONLY 2 ON RIGGERS