Dave_W
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Staff member
While the Susky around the capital region continues to have issues (see the link today to sewage run-off due to high rains in 2018) the numbers and size structure of smallmouth bass (SMBs) was very good last year in the section between Clemson Island and the Turnpike (basically, Harrisburg).
PFBC surveys reveal a good population (above the long term average). Of particular note, large fish were very common, including 20" fish.
I have often pointed out that genuine 20" river SMBs are rare in PA. Many surveys don't produce any at all. The 2018 survey of this section of the river produced six fish that reached 20 inches. This is out of a total of 366 bass examined.
2018 River Survey
PFBC surveys reveal a good population (above the long term average). Of particular note, large fish were very common, including 20" fish.
I have often pointed out that genuine 20" river SMBs are rare in PA. Many surveys don't produce any at all. The 2018 survey of this section of the river produced six fish that reached 20 inches. This is out of a total of 366 bass examined.
2018 River Survey