Well, hey there, folks! Let’s talk a bit about fishin’ in that Susquehanna River, ya know, the one they call “Oyster River” in some fancy language. Don’t ask me why, I just heard it somewhere.
This river, it’s somethin’ else. Big, I tell ya, big! And full of fish, if you know where to look and what to do. Now, I ain’t no fancy fisherman with all them fancy poles and lures, but I’ve caught my fair share, that’s for sure.
Fishin’ Spots and What to Catch
They say up north and in the middle part of the river, Luzerne County way, that’s where them smallmouth bass like to hang out. Specially in the spring, when the water warms up a bit. Them bass, they like them shiny spinners and crankbaits. You know, the ones that wiggle and flash. I seen some fellas catchin’ ’em with them things.
But it ain’t just bass, no sirree! There’s plenty of perch, catfish, and carp too. Down south, near that Conowingo Dam and all the way to the Chesapeake Bay, the water gets all mixed up with the tide. You gotta have a special license for fishin’ down there, somethin’ about a Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport License, they call it. And if you go fishin’ in Deer Creek, that’s a whole ‘nother story, you need a different license for that.
That Susquehanna Flats place, it’s got all sorts of weeds growin’ underwater. Celery, pondweed, and all sorts of stuff I can’t even pronounce. But them weeds, they’re important, see? The little fish hide in ’em, and the big fish come to eat the little fish. It’s like a whole underwater world down there.
What Time’s Good for Fishin’?
Now, when to go fishin’, that’s the million-dollar question, ain’t it? Some folks say early mornin’ or late evenin’ is best. But I say, whenever you can get away, that’s the best time! There’s even apps and stuff now, tellin’ you when the fish are bitin’. They call it “BiteTime” or somethin’. Fancy, huh?
The Fishin’ Ain’t Always Easy
Sometimes the fishin’ is good, and sometimes it ain’t so good. Like them striped bass down by the Conowingo Dam, they ain’t been bitin’ much lately, from what I hear. But that’s fishin’ for ya. You gotta be patient and keep tryin’.
- Tips for Fishin’ the Susquehanna
- Find the calm waters for smallmouth bass.
- Use bright spinners and crankbaits in the spring.
- Get the right license for the area you’re fishing.
- Check out the Susquehanna Flats for a variety of fish.
- Don’t be afraid to ask the locals for advice.
Keepin’ Up with the Fishin’ News
There’s folks that put out fishin’ reports, tellin’ you what’s bitin’ and where. You can find ’em online or maybe even at the local bait shop, if you got one of them around. They’ll tell you what techniques are workin’ and what you need to know about the river. Like how big it is, how deep it is, stuff like that.
I even saw a fella catch a walleye, a little one, but a walleye nonetheless. He had it on some kinda video, showin’ it off. Folks do that now, ya know, puttin’ everything on the internet.
So, there you have it, a little bit about fishin’ in the Susquehanna. It ain’t rocket science, but it ain’t always easy neither. Just get yourself a pole, some bait, and a license if you need one, and get out there and give it a try. You might just catch yourself somethin’ good!
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