I'm a River Rat but across the state from ya. Fish the greater Philly/Allentown area. Have been dealing with the same problems you are as far as water quality. From mid July until now has been pretty bad. I'll fish as long as the ramp and dock is not flooded over. When it receeds and all I have to do is deal with stained water I've been able to catch fish. I don't like it to look like chocolate milk but, would rather have it with a variation of a stain than gin clear.
All I use is artificial lures for bass fishing. If you are not using crankbaits or spinnerbaits start throwing them. They have alot of vibration. Fish them tight to cover on the banks. Learn what and where the current breaks are. Could be as small as boulder or two, pipe, old piling, log jam or a point that's sticking out. You just have to know where they are and try to fish the backside of them. When the water level drops and starts to clear up, this is a good time to do some homework and make a mental note of where they are. Mark them up in a note pad, draw pictures for yourself and leave them in the boat. When the water gets high and stained they be impossible to see.
Try not to get discouraged. The rainfall amounts have really sucked and not helped. Just try to fish around the weather we are dealt with. And continue to fish hard. This is what I do keep positive and focused. When water is stained heavily I make a complete retrieve of my lure back to the boat, they have a tendency to follow the noise with lesser visibility.
Hope this helps. I believe what I'm telling you. Others might not.
