John Hayes

Lake Erie and tributaries (Erie County) In the bay, yellow perch took tipped jigs and medium fatheads off the north and south piers. In waters east of...

Two of four peregrine falcon eggs have hatched atop the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. The first hatched around 11:30...

Byran Burhans, executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, resigned this week following a dispute with game commissioners over non-agency business...

The state Fish and Boat Commission will hold a free Smart Angler clinic for youth ages 8-16 from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Carnegie in Highland Park....

Lake Erie and tributaries (Erie County) Years of record-breaking walleye fishing may be waning. Population estimates show the beginning of a downward trend. Walleye...

One of Pittsburgh’s most enduring fishing programs is off to a slow start. Venture Outdoors’ sponsorship of Lunchtime Fishing on the North...

Sunday is Fish for Free Day in Pennsylvania. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. May 26, no fishing license is required to fish anywhere in the state. All other...

My conservation roots run deep. In my world, fishing isn’t about catching, stocking up on food or achieving some mastery over the environment. It’s...

Good early-spring fishing reported.

Statewide bass season opens Saturday.