Fishermen can take advantage of the crappie spawn, which typically occurs in middle to late April in Pennsylvania.

Photo courtesy of Steve Sherk Jr.

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April 18, 2026

Big numbers on the early crappie bite

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

Last weekend my son and I traveled to Lake Latonka, a private lake in Mercer County. The goal was to...

Cracking the code on finicky walleyes

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

June 13, 2026

Walleyes are among the best eating fish on the planet. They are my favorite fish to eat and my favorite fish to catch. The walleye is also one of the ...

Trophies swimming in the Allegheny Reservoir

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

June 6, 2026

I've never been one to hook a lot of big fish, but whenever I get out on the Allegheny Reservoir, I often wonder how many state-record fish are swimmi...

Fawn population offers clues to deer health, the rut

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

May 30, 2026

One of the most beautiful sights to see in the wild this time of year is a newborn fawn. So far this spring, I’ve seen at least a half dozen of them. ...

Big numbers on the early crappie bite

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