Lehigh Canal

Flowing through Pennsylvania, United States, Lehigh Canal is a canal that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Lehigh Canal hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Lehigh Canal can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

40.7568, -75.5912 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassChain pickerelRainbow troutBluegillYellow perchBrown trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Chain pickerel

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to pickerel's sharp teeth, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're hitting.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lehigh Canal.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lehigh Canal, make sure your licence covers Pennsylvania, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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