Local Waters
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Howard, PA · about 58 hours from Portland, OR (typical, off-peak)
The Howard reservoir day.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Trout
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Smallmouth bass
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Statewide opener Apr 4. Harvest on stocked waters typically through Labor Day. Confirm PFBC. Official rule
- Park
- Bald Eagle State Park launches and day-use lots.
- Walk in
- Short walk from the public lot.
- Wading
- Bank, tube, or boat.
- Usual window
- After opening day; confirm PFBC for this week.
- Tuesday conditions
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WSW 2 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- 🌧️ 64° rain
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:36 · 🌖 Waning gibbous · Set 7:45
- Wind at dawn
- WSW 2 mph · Slight Chance Light Rain · 58°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: WSW 2 mph
- 10am: SSW 2 mph
- 2pm: SSW 3 mph
- dusk: SSW 3 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 6-wt or a warmwater rod.
- Notes
- State park. Warmwater and stocked trout. Confirm PFBC and DCNR.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Flyfisher's Paradise
2603 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Call
Spring Creek / Fisherman's Paradise and the Little J.
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
Flyfisher's Paradise — book a day
State College, PA · wade · Half or full day
Good for: Spring Creek, Penns, Little J
Shop desk for Centre County.