Fishing in Pittsburgh

[RockLobster]

Buzz, The type of Stripper Bass that has been introduced into the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers and also some larger lakes in the western part of PA are Hybrid Strippers. The lateral stripes are broken. I would say a large stripper on the river would run around 8 or 10 pounds. The state record being a non hybrid -salt water species caught over in the Delaware River weighed 53 lbs and 13 oz. The Strippers found around here are a smaller species, but still a blast to catch on light tackle.

[Shenandoah]

Originally Posted by londonbarcelona

Any one know what the beaches at Lake Erie are like? I miss Lake Ontario!

So - top three places to fish and top three places to swim are....?

Thanks!

Swimming:

Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park, Ohiopyle about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh off of rte 40, and Presque Isle at Erie PA on Lake Erie. Many small swimming holes in local streams. Blue Hole outside of Perryopolis is a good one.

Many many great fishing streams locally and in the outlying areas. Small mouth bass on the Connoquennessing, brown trout on Dunbar Creek in Fayette County. Great steelhead fishing on the streams feeding into Lake Erie. I recommend John Nagy's "Steelhead Guide" book for local steelhead fishing. PM me, I'll give you his email address to order his latest edition, and he'll autograph it for you, and maybe throw in some flies.

blessings, Shen

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by RockLobster

Buzz, The type of Stripper Bass that has been introduced into the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers and also some larger lakes in the western part of PA are Hybrid Strippers. The lateral stripes are broken. I would say a large stripper on the river would run around 8 or 10 pounds. The state record being a non hybrid -salt water species caught over in the Delaware River weighed 53 lbs and 13 oz. The Strippers found around here are a smaller species, but still a blast to catch on light tackle.

I now have a mental image of a fish, in a thong, working the pole...

And not a fishing pole....

[belowthelights]

Here in Westmoreland county, there are numerous trout streams to fish for mainly brown trout but also rainbow and brook. You will also find nice bass, walleye, perch in a couple areas like Loyalhanna. And if you really just wanna catch fish, bluegill are everywhere. There are also many ponds around which have carp and bass.

[gallacus]

Lets say you were looking for a nice, secluded spot to go fly fishing. Where would the closest spot to do that be? Or the best spots in general?