Casting into the Lake Erie near the mouth of 20 mile creek.

Dead, Wild, Steelhead Smolt found in a puddle near the mouth of 20 mile creek.

Casting on Cattaraugus Creek near the mouth Tuesday morning was fun practice for the upcoming steelhead season. It's still a little early even for a large Erie Tributary like the Catt. The fish are still far and few between. We'll check the Catt. later next week, after the rains on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to see if they spark any fresh stocks to come in.

John G. with a Beautiful Clarion River Brown. With the draining of the East Branch Reservoir for winter pool (341 CFS) the Clarion has been at a perfect flow for drifting and wading. We've had great days on Streamers and Nymphs over the past week. There has been some surface action on Caddis and Tiny BWO'S though all big fish have been taken on streamers and nymphs. The forecast is for the water to keep coming the fishing forecast remains good.

Heading up to the Catt. this morning to do some steelheading with my good friend Steve B. (owner of Lake Erie Ultimate Angler) I'll post my report soon for the steelies.

See you on the water.

With the steady rains over the past few weeks making the Allegheny River high and difficult to fish, the Clarion River has been at ideal levels for streamer fishing. Below are a couple of pictures of nice browns we caught last week. The great news is we landed several each day in the 22-26 inch class, with sunny day fishing being best between the hours of 5a.m. until the sun hits the water. More rain in the forecast and plenty of water on the river equals tons of fun and more weeks of great fishing. See you on the water.

Best Fishes............

Clarion River Brookie

Typically the Clarion River is tough to float this time of year in the regular Clacka Boat. With last weeks steady rains it made the river very fishable and at a really nice level for floating. The Allegheny is back up to just under 3300 CFS with the Clarion just over 5ft. Great fishing is in the forcast for Clarion River Anglers for this week. Streamers during high water periods and nymphs 4ft. and under.

This is one of many fish caught over the past few days. What a great bonus, a large Brook Trout! The Clarion is known for large Browns, add large Brookies to that list too anlong with the occasional Tiger Trout.

See You On the River!!!!!!!!!