A&A Bait Shop

More trout stocked this morning and the big lunkers, thanks to everyone that joined the Bruce Schneck I go fishing Event.

Three new power baits at A@A Bait Shop, Silver Vein Bumble Bee and Gold Vein. Silver and Gold are Extra Scent and the Bumble Bee is Original Scent, got a six pack of all three to try, $4.99 , try them out, thank you !

Some trout being caught at Sweet Arrow. Stocked more today and load tomorrow at 8am. Some Goldens and 30 lunkers. Tagged fish May 1 as per fish commission rule.

Good catch at Sweet Arrow Lake, 23inch 3lb. rainbow caught at Sweet Arrow Lake, Kaela Still from Grantville Pa. She told me it's gonna get mounted.

Update. Doyle Dietz will host the Betty Dietz heaviest trout on Saturday May 2 at noon and 3pm at boat launch. 100$ to female with heaviest trout.

Hot off the Press! The PA Fish and Boat Commission has postponed all special event projects thru April 30th to help comply with state and federal Covid 19 guid...lines. The great news is our stocking schedule will not be effected. The change will be the tagged fish will now be stocked beginning May 1. Probably half then and other half May 8 to try to make fair to our upstate Turkey hunters. Therefore our registration will be extended to May 1. Keep fishing and take your kids. Maintain social distancing like you have been. And please pass the word. The prize drawing for last year's unclaimed prizes will still take place 18th. No need to be present. Betty Dietz memorial heaviest trout will also have to be postponed. Not sure when yet as I plan to be in New York turkey hunting May 1... See more

Nice trout caught by Craig Morgan, Sweet Arrow Lake

04/07/2020 PENNSYLVANIA TROUT FISHING SEASON NOW OPEN HARRISBURG, PA (April 7) Effective 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat C...ommission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout season. This measure allows properly licensed anglers and youth to begin fishing for and harvesting trout. All regulations, sizes, and creel limits apply. Anglers and boaters must abide by social distancing guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Governor Tom Wolf’s Stay-at-Home Order regarding COVID-19. We realize that this announcement is another disruption to tradition, but it is in the best interest of public health and safety, said Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director. We have already seen that anglers and boaters across the Commonwealth are willing to adapt their behavior to include social distancing, and we ask everyone to follow their lead while enjoying outdoor activities during this challenging time. The trout we have been stocking have had time to spread out, and so should you. Anglers and boaters should limit travel by fishing close to home, cover their faces with a mask or other cloth covering, keep a distance of at least six feet from others (the length of arm with an outstretched fishing rod is a good guide), only go fishing with members of their families living in the same household, and never share fishing gear with others. If another angler is in an area you intended to fish, move on to another spot. Non-resident Pennsylvania fishing license holders should comply with the CDC Travel AdvisoryOpens In A New Window urging residents in several states, including New York and New Jersey, to refrain from non-essential domestic travel. The decision to open trout season immediately is intended to discourage concentrated gatherings of people that may have occurred on the traditional opening day, to minimize intrastate and interstate travel, and to reduce the threat of illegal poaching in waters that have already been stocked. PFBC staff will continue to stock trout throughout the spring, but not all waters have been stocked at this time. To further discourage group gatherings, a stocking schedule and list of waters that have been stocked will not be provided to the public this season. Anglers should also be aware that public access to some waters may be restricted by the landowner or local municipal government. Fishing and boating is permitted in Pennsylvania state parks and state forests, when social distancing guidelines are followed. DCNR is encouraging people to fish and conduct other outdoor recreation within 15 minutes of their homes. Anglers should note that state park facilities, including restrooms may be closed. Outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, lift our spirits and help relieve stress, but they need to be done with attention to social distancing guidelines to help protect ourselves and others, and slow the spread of COVID-19, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. That means practicing physical distancing of six feet, avoiding crowds and staying close to home, and being prepared with a mask and hand sanitizer. Regardless of fishing location, anglers should bring a bag with them and carry out their trash. As a result of this action, a Mentored Youth Trout Day will not take place this season. The PFBC will honor all Voluntary Youth Fishing Licenses purchased in 2020 for all mentored youth fishing opportunities during the 2021 season. To participate in trout fishing, anglers must have a Pennsylvania fishing license and Trout/Salmon Permit, both of which may be purchased online using the FishBoatPA mobile app for smartphones, or at www.fishandboat.com. Those who do not have the ability to purchase online and are unable to visit a retail location may call (814) 359-5222 for purchasing assistance. Anglers may produce a digital copy of their license on their mobile device as proof of purchase. A signed, printed copy is not currently required to prove you own a valid license. If approached by a Waterways Conservation Officer in the field, an angler or boater may provide a digital image or receipt of their fishing license, and a digital receipt from their launch permit or boat registration. Anglers may still display their fishing license. Practice Social Distancing While Fishing In accordance with direction provided by the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the CDC, the PFBC recommends that anglers practice social distancing while fishing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Stay home if you do not feel well. Cover your face with a mask or cloth covering. Practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet (the length of an outstretched standard fishing rod) between you and the nearest angler. Avoid crowds. If you arrive at a fishing spot that is already occupied, find another location. Keep children from wandering into the personal space of others. Do not share fishing gear. Do not carpool. Buy your fishing license onlineOpens In A New Window. Continue to follow CDC guidelinesOpens In A New Window, which include washing your hands or using hand sanitizer frequently, and not touching your face. If you are fishing at a state or local park, the restrooms may be closed. Use the bathroom before you visit or dispose of waste properly. Carry out your trash. A video message containing social distancing recommendations while fishing can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NUtaY260DDAOpens In A New Window ## Media Contact: Mike Parker Communications Director [email protected]

We have live bait in store, rosy reds, fatheads, nightcrawlers,baby nightcrawlers, redworms, mealies-red and gold, wax worms. Stop on in, A@A Bait Shop

Hello everyone: We will be open from Monday thru Friday 8:00am till 2:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10:00am till 3:00pm. To keep everyone safe we are allowing two people in the shop at one time, if there are more people in the parking lot I would like you to wait in your cars till the two people are leaving then the next two can enter. I'm trying to keep everyone at a safe distance of six feet or more. If the door is shut there are two people in the shop, when those two people leave the next two can enter. Hopefully everyone will understand we are looking out for your well being and ours and that everyone gets thru this epidemic, thank you A@A Bait Shop

As most fisherman know, trout season was changed. New dates are April 11 for mentored youth day and April 18 statewide opener. No north south openers this year.... This change also effects the Sweet Arrow Lake Bruce Schneck memorial kickoff day which will be April 18th. At this time we plan to stick with original stocking schedule. We plan to stock for mentored kids day along with Fish And Boat and Swatara Trout Nursery stockings. Then again on April 17, 24; May 1 and 8. Same number of fish each time including lunkers. Tagged fish will also be stocked each time with the 3 big prize fish and ten 100$ fish on April 17. Seven 100$ fish (21 total) next 3 stockings. No idea when fish commission will stock in season. However, there will be loads of trout to join the crappie including the 150 lunkers. Right now we only have about 3000$ in registrations. Registration deadline has been moved as well to April 18th. Info on sweetarrowlakepark.com. Or just send 15$ per adult, age 15 and under free, along with your phone number to me at 1537 panther valley road, Pine Grove, 17963 Checks payable to Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation. Donations encouraged as all proceeds go to next year's event. Drawing for unclaimed prizes from last year about noon at boat launch pavilion. $1000 tag not yet redeemed. Last year's registrants have one ticket per individual registration and 2 per family already in bucket ready for drawing. A&A Bait shop opening March 30 and u may register there as well. Betty Dietz memorial heaviest trout April 18th for women only, weigh in at noon or 4pm at boat launch pavilion 100$ Clubhouse is closed for private event. Food may be available, not sure yet. See more

Due to the coronavirus outbreak we will be opening up on March 30th, from 8:oo am till 4:oo pm. Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,and Friday. Saturday and Sunday till 2:oo. Live bait will be here the first week of April. Hopefully everyone will understand.