Anywhere near the boat launch has way too much boat traffic. If you go down from the boat launch to where the two branches converge together- it is good fishing- after dark. Some people fish off of shore there too. I'm strictly a boat guy. I usually go down river & anchor up right above the smaller boat club on the west side. Always had a good time fishin. don't be afraid to try different baits. I have used- minnows, worms, chicken liver & homemade bait. You never know what they'll want. Have fun.

Hi, I personally have fished above the fabre dam & as soon as the sun goes down, the channel cats come out to hunt. Expect cats 20 to 30" with some bruisers going bigger. All the years i have fished there, never caught a flathead & I have used all kinds of bait! However-- 2 yrs ago, I started fishing below the fabre dam, when water levels allow. I have a 60hp merc w/ prop & was able to get up to the old power plant & anchor. We caught channel & flatheads. Not monsters, but sizeable fighters. I would say for every 2 channel cats- you would catch, expect 1 flathead. Like I said, it all depends on the water level. If your going to try that area- you'll need to put your boat in at shady nook. After launching, go upriver to the old power plant & anchor somewhere. Do not go downriver as it will get shallower & there is an old eel wall down there also. A few people have torn up their lower unit hitting it. Hope this helps you & good luck.

Hi sasquatch, I wanted to reply to your post the other day, but was having health problems. There is 2 access areas at the lake augusta dam. One below the dam at shady nook but, you better have a flat bottom with a jet. It gets very shallow at times. I tried my 16' v-bottom last year & didn't get very far. The other access is on the island at the marina. Very good facilities. When the dam is inflated, that is where I mostly put in at. Fishing is very good- I mainly fish for bass & catfish. Weekend traffic on the water can be nuts, so be careful. I fish for catfish maybe 500 yds upriver from the dam- either side. I anchor about 50-75 yds from shore. Wait till dusk. That's when the catties come out to hunt. I've caught some big bruisers every time. As far as bait- I use large worms, minnows & yes, even chicken liver. Good luck fishing & be safe.

Thanks for the info. This could be a very interesting trip. I'll post pictures if we have any luck.

Hi everyone, Judzee here, I'm heading down to fish with my (adult) kids at the conawingo dam. Our first time there. Any pointers on bait, access areas, license, ect. we will be fishing from shore. Any help would be appreciated. thanks very much.

ok, when I'm ready, I'll get in touch. us old timers have to stick together. BUT- your only as old as you feel! Sometimes I feel like I'm 90, Ha.

Hi, neighbor. I live in Elysburg & am 71yrs old. usually I'm out with my wife on our pontoon at Bald Eagle every weekend thru the summer. During the week, I like to fish other lakes & the river when possible. I have a 16' fishing boat just for that. We could definitely get together sometime. Last year we had a blast catching big channel catfish on the river. They put up a good fight.

I have a pontoon boat that I keep moored up at Bald eagle. Just about every weekend we are up there fishing & relaxing. It's a great lake but 2yrs ago they had a massive crappie kill & ever since, the fishing sucks. Still a great lake to enjoy yourself. I live about 1 1/2 hrs away from there. I also want to try Beltzville lake sometime. So when is this big get-together in june suppose to be?

I'm hoping to get down some time next month. my wife loves to fish & hopefully I can hook her up with some good fishing.

Thanks- That would be great

I live in n. central Pa. & have been fishing since the 60's. I've fished mexico, canada, and a bunch of states in between & yep- saltwater, too. At 71 , I'm starting to slow down but still use my boat when I can. The article on the Conawingo dam was very interesting. I can't believe I have never fished that area. Does anyone know when is the best time of the year to give it a try? Great to be onboard with ya'll.