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PA Bass Regulations

Bass-Rivers and Streams
Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted
Jan.1-April 15 Oct.1-Dec.31
15in (4 Combined Species)
April 16-June 17
NO HARVEST Catch and Immediate Release
June 18-Sept.30
12in (6 Combined Species)

Bass-Lakes
Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted
Jan.1-April 15 Nov.1-Dec.31
15in (4 Combined Species)
April 16-June 17
NO HARVEST Catch and Immediate Release
June 18-Sept.30
12in (6 Combined Species)
Additional regulations may apply–Big Bass Regulations

Yough Regulations

ALL TACKLE TROPHY TROUT –Open to fishing year- round (no closed season)9.0 miles; from the confluence with Ramcat Run downstream to the Route 381 bridge at Ohiopyle
Minimum size – 14 inches, caught on, or in possession on, the waters under these regulations from 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular trout season through Labor Day.
The daily creel limit is two trout – combined species – from 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular trout season through Labor Day except during the period from the day after Labor Day to 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular trout season of the following year when no trout may be killed or had in possession on the waters under these regulations.

Fishing may be done with artificial lures, flies or streamers, natural bait, baitfish, and fishbait. Spinning or fly fishing gear may be used in these areas.

A current trout/salmon permit is required.

The regulations apply to trout only; all other species,

Inland Regulations apply.

(1 mile) From reservoir downstream to confluence with Casselman River.
Closed season on trout- April 1 until 8 am first Saturday after April 11.
Daily limit- 8am on opening day of trout season to Labor Day- 5 trout
Daily limit- day after Labor Day to midnight March 31 of following year- 3 trout.
All other species- inland Regulations apply.

From the confluence with Casselman River downstream to the confluence with Ramcat Run and from the pipeline crossing at the confluence with Lick Run downstream to the mouth of the river.
No closed season on trout.
Daily limit-Opening day of trout season to Labor Day- 5 trout;
Daily limit-day after labor Day to midnight opening day of trout season the following year- 3 trout.
All other species-Inland Regulations apply.

News

Catch and Release Fishing with Barbless Hooks across Pennsylvania

River Report

5-17-12 Took a friend out today from Florida looking for some Smallies we found them lots of them and some Largemouth as well he caught his biggest smallie a fat 18 in the biggest of the day was 21 in 5.2 lb Smallie caught on a jig photos

5-12-12 Yough River the water is still up a little and some stain cool 60 degrees fished for a few hours caught 21 fish got a nice brown trout and walleye the reat were smallies biggest was 16 inches

5-09-12 Did some lake fishing due to high water and had a great day landed 27 Bass mixed bag of Largemouth and Smallmouth all caught on jigs in 15 foot of water water temp was 66 degrees

5-06-12 Allegheny River The first trip up to the Allegheny paid off the water was high and muddy but the smallies didnt care they were hungry we did good using grubs caught 20 nice sized smallies biggest was 17 inches.

4-29-12 Yough River the water is clear and the depth is perfect the smallies were hitting caught 16 the biggest were 16 inches. Got two trout also one was a nice tiger trout the other a rainbow also caught a 16 inch walleye

4-27-12 Yough River is a little stained and a bit high but the fishing was good caught 23 smallies and a few Sauger on jigs. Also caught some big Sheephead

4-23-12 Yough River is on the rise should be blown out for a while

4-19-12 Yough River caught 14 smallies today with grubs biggest was a fat 16 incher water levels are still perfect for wading

4-15-12 Yough River water levels are perfect had some success caught 11 smallies all on jigs biggest was 15 inches

4-08-12 Yough River Fish were active today hitting jigs on the bottom. Caught 24 Smallies and some sheephead the biggest smallie was 17 inches fish were fat loading up before the spawn

4-06-12 Yough River Fished the Yough today lots of people out fishing the people I talked to all caught fish mostly trout. I was after SMALLMOUTH I used a jig to land 11 smallies missed about four. The water level was good and color was good mostly clear. Seventeen inches is the biggest one caught on a tube.

4-03-12 Yough River water levels are dropping fast

4-01-12 Yough River is running a little high after recent rains

3-24-12 Erie Fished a few tribs in Erie caught a few Steelhead and some real nice smallies check out the photos here

3-18-12 Yough River Got into some smallies today they were close to the banks caught 8 total biggest was 16 in

3-16-12 Fished a new lake today started off real slow caught 3 Largemouth biggest was 16 inch then around 3pm we got into some action we boated 14 more all the fish were around 12-13 inches all on texas rigged worms. They were caught off a steep bluff bank water temp was 54 degrees

3-15-12 Yough River Fished for 5 hours today water temp was 53 degrees caught 5 smallies all on jigs water was a bit stained

03-12-12 Fished the Yough and the Monongahela River today caught two Smallies biggest 17in both were caught in the Yough. Caught two Sheephead and two small walleyes in the Mon. Water temps were 44 in the Yough 46 in the Mon caught all the fish on jigs.

03-07-12 Fished a local lake today water temps were 40-42 degrees we got three fish the biggest was a nice 6.4 lb 21 inch Largemouth

03-06-12 Yough River The River is a bit high and muddy

02-23-12 Yough River Fished the Last two days got few walleye and one smallie all on tube

02-19-12 Yough River the water levels are dropping below 5.0 in Sutersville the temperature is 38 degrees

02-06-12 Yough River Fished 4 hours today landed two Muskie the first was 24 in the second was 43 inches caught them both on a tube water temp was 39 degrees the water was a little stained

02-02-12 Yough River The water temps are 38-40 degrees and the water level is dropping

01-28-12 Yough River the water is starting to drop now but it is not even close to fishable

01-17-12 Yough River The water is still high and on the rise a little

01-13-12 Yough River The water is on the rise with snow on the way

01-01-12 Yough River The water is high and muddy

Youghiogheny River

The 2008 Pennsylvania River of The Year

The Youghiogheny rises in northern West Virginia, in Preston County southeast of the town of Kingwood and near Backbone Mountain. The headwaters are approximately 10 mi (16 km) north of the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River. It flows NNE into Garrett County, Maryland, flowing north past Oakland and roughly parallel to the West Virginia border, separated by approximately 3 mi (5 km). This river enters southwestern Pennsylvania on the border between Fayette and Somerset counties. It flows northwest through a gap in Chestnut Ridge and then past Connellsville. It joins the Monongahela River from the southeast at McKeesport, southeast of Pittsburgh.

Acid Mine Drainage

Acid mine drainage is still a major problem in our rivers and streams. There are a lot of organizations that have helped to improve the streams and rivers in our area here are a few links to help or find information about acid mine drainage.

Bass Tournament Information

There are many tournament here in Pennsylvania for Bass like Keystone Bass Buddies, Pennsylvania ABA Bass Tournaments, PA Southwest Bassmen, and PA Bass Federation to name a few. National tournaments like the Bassmasters and FLW Tour have been to the Three Rivers with the Bassmaster Classic in 2005 and the Forrest Wood Cup in 2009. There is great Bass fishing here in Pennsylvania and many opportunities to cash in competing in tournaments.