Fishing Reports by Captain Blaine Mengel
About The Author: Captain
Company: The Backwoods Angler
Area Reporting: Delaware River
Bio: The Backwoods Angler was founded in 2000 by Blaine Mengel, Jr., and offers professionally guided smallmouth bass fishing trips on the Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Schuylkill River and other select waters in Eastern and Central PA. I am a PA registered guide (Permit # 176), and I am fully insured by Jack Martin & Assoc. Insurance Co., in MD. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and Water Safety. The Backwoods Angler utilized the finest products in the industry. I am sponsored by Mizmo Bait Company, Don's Handcrafted Jigs, Kistler Rods, McCoy Fishing Line, and Case Plastics . I am a member of the Delaware Valley Outdoors Pro Staff, and have recently been added to the Sport Fishing Ventures Unlimited pro-staff.
[Delaware River,PA] The Belvidere gauge reads 5.3 feet. Water temps average around 42 degrees. We are in the midst of a milder than normal stretch of weather, which bodes really well for the winter bite. Water temps will not respond a great deal due to the low sun angle and cold nights, but anything above normal means fish will still burn calories and need to eat some.