GLENDALE LAKE
At 1,600 acres, Glendale Lake in Prince Gallitzin State Park represents one of the better choices for anglers from the central part of the state in search of lake-dwelling walleyes.

When the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission surveyed the lake in 2001, it discovered a walleye population at historic highs. Though it's been a few years since the lake's walleye fishery was evaluated, it's a good bet that Glendale continues to support a solid walleye population.

The lake contains an interesting blend of deep and shallow water. Expansive bays give way to two major basins. Because there are no pelagic baitfish such as gizzard shad or alewives in this lake, walleyes tend to respond to "classic" walleye presentations like jigging and crawler rigging. Early-season anglers, concentrating on the larger bays and the channel edges within them, should fare well.

Bob Wnuk, a PFBC fisheries manager, said the North

Branch Susquehanna River represents one of northeastern Pennsylvania's best options for catching walleyes this year.

A couple of years ago, a drawdown conducted to permit maintenance work allowed weeds to become established in deeper zones. Weed growth was so dramatic that over the last couple of years, it has hampered summertime fishing efforts. But this year, enough time as passed that this shouldn't be a problem, particularly not early in the season.

A number of good launches are located along Glendale Lake. A 20-horsepower motor limit is in place.

NORTH BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
Bob Wnuk, a PFBC fisheries manager, said the North Branch Susquehanna River represents one of northeastern Pennsylvania's best options for catching walleyes this year.

"There are several good year-classes in there," he said. "The section of river from the New York border down to the merger with the West Branch has been good."

Like the middle Allegheny, portions of the North Branch can be run with a short-shaft outboard. Jet boats are necessary to run the shallower areas. There's also good shoreline fishing in many areas.

Public access areas on the North Branch include Bloomsburg, West Falls, White's Ferry, Tunkhannock, Apple Tree and Union Township.