Conewango Creek
Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard
Access: Good
Low-gradient waterway from NY line to Warren. The rocky substrates throughout the creek provide ideal habitat for crayfish, which are a staple diet for the local walleye population.
Creek
Inland Waters
Wild/Native
N/A
4' / 12'
Tactical Profile
Primary Habitat: Slow pools, mud bottoms, downed timber
Target Species: Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Muskellunge Walleye
Full Species List: Brown Trout, Common Carp, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crayfish, Hellgrammites, White Bass, Freshwater Drum
Best Strategy: Slow-roll spinners near wood; topwater in evenings.
Recommended Baits: Whopper Plopper, Mepps Aglia, Crayfish jigs
Launch & Access Points
Akeley Launch
Gravel shoulder
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Gravel shoulder
Russell/Larimer Park
Gravel ramp, park
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Gravel ramp, park
Frewsburg Launch
Gravel parking
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Gravel parking
2026 Season Outlook
| Species | PA (PFBC) | NY (DEC) |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Apr 4 | Apr 1 |
| Walleye | May 2 | May 1 |
| Bass | Jun 13 | Jun 15 |
| Northern Pike | Jan 1 | May 1 |
| Muskellunge | Jan 1 | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Perch | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Catfish | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |