Fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest
Explore fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest of Pennsylvania. Allegheny River, Youghiogheny River, Loyalhanna Creek, Bak
Allegheny River offers excellent fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest of Pennsylvania with good public access.
1. Allegheny River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Allegheny River, PennsylvaniaAllegheny River offers excellent fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: – 8.75 miles from the outflow of the Allegheny Reservoir downstream to the confluence of Conewango Creek.
- ⚠ This water: From 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular trout season through Labor Day, the minimum size for trout is 14 inches, and the daily limit is 2 (combined species).
- ⚠ This water: From the day after Labor Day until 8 a.m. of the opening day of the trout season of the following year, no trout may be killed or had in possession.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
2. Youghiogheny River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Youghiogheny River, PennsylvaniaYoughiogheny River offers excellent fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: – From the confluence with the Casselman River downstream to the confluence with Ramcat Run and Youghiogheny River from the PA Route 381 bridge at Ohiopyle downstream to the mouth of the river.
- ⚠ This water: No closed season on trout. Daily limit – Opening day of the trout season through Labor Day – 5 trout; the day after Labor Day through the opening day of the trout season of the following year – 3 trout. For all other species, [Commonwealth Inland Waters](https://www.eregulations.com/pennsylvania/fishing/commonwealth-inland-waters) regulations apply. See [All Tackle Trophy Trout regulations](https://www.eregulations.com/pennsylvania/fishing/trout-fishing-regulations).
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
3. Loyalhanna Creek (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Loyalhanna Creek, PennsylvaniaLoyalhanna Creek offers excellent fishing in the Allegheny & Southwest of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
4. Bakerton Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bakerton Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Range Road Boat Launch →
5. Barmore Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Barmore Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
6. Beaver Run Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Run Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
7. Beaverdale Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaverdale Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
8. Bentleyville Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bentleyville Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
9. Bessemer Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bessemer Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (northwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
10. Bridgeport Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bridgeport Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
11. Canonsburg Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Canonsburg Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
12. Carnegie Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Carnegie Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Aspinwall Marina →
13. Colver Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Colver Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
14. Conemaugh River Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Conemaugh River Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
15. Cranberry Glade Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cranberry Glade Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
16. Crooked Creek Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Crooked Creek Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
17. Cross Creek Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cross Creek Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: Big Bass Program: bass Apr 12-Jun 13 NO HARVEST (catch and immediate release, no tournaments); Oct 1-Apr 11: 4 bass/day min 15 in; Jun 14-Sep 30: 6 bass/day min 12 in.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
18. Cummings Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cummings Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
19. Donegal Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Donegal Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Acme Dam Boat Launch →
20. Duman Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Duman Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: South Boat Launch →
21. Dunlap Creek Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dunlap Creek Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
22. Dutch Fork Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dutch Fork Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
23. Glade Dam Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Glade Dam Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
24. Glade Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Glade Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
25. Glade Run Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Glade Run Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (northwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
26. Gordon Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Gordon Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
27. Hereford Manor Lakes (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Hereford Manor Lakes, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Harmony Canoe & Kayak Launch →
28. High Point Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
High Point Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
29. Hinckston Run Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Hinckston Run Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: Big Bass Program: bass Apr 12-Jun 13 NO HARVEST (catch and immediate release, no tournaments); Oct 1-Apr 11: 4 bass/day min 15 in; Jun 14-Sep 30: 6 bass/day min 12 in.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
30. Indian Creek Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Indian Creek Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Acme Dam Boat Launch →
31. Indian Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Indian Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
32. Keystone Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Keystone Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
33. Koon Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Koon Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
34. Kooser Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Kooser Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
35. Lake Arthur (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Arthur, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
36. Lake Emilie (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Emilie, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Public Boat Launch Ramp →
37. Lake Gordon (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Gordon, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
38. Lake Koon (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Koon, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
39. Lake Oneida (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Oneida, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
40. Lake Rowena (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Rowena, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
41. Lake Wilma (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Wilma, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
42. Laurel Hill Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Laurel Hill Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
43. Laurel Run Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Laurel Run Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (northcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
44. Lower Deer Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lower Deer Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
45. Loyalhanna Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Loyalhanna Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
46. Mahoning Creek Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Mahoning Creek Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Old Mahoning Boat Launch →
47. Marshall Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Marshall Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: Big Bass Program: bass Apr 12-Jun 13 NO HARVEST (catch and immediate release, no tournaments); Oct 1-Apr 11: 4 bass/day min 15 in; Jun 14-Sep 30: 6 bass/day min 12 in.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
48. North Park Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North Park Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
49. Northmoreland Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Northmoreland Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
50. Panther Hollow Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Panther Hollow Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
51. Perry Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Perry Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
52. Quemahoning Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Quemahoning Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: Big Bass Program: bass Apr 12-Jun 13 NO HARVEST (catch and immediate release, no tournaments); Oct 1-Apr 11: 4 bass/day min 15 in; Jun 14-Sep 30: 6 bass/day min 12 in.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
53. Raccoon Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Raccoon Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
54. Remaley Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Remaley Pond, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
55. Saint Vincent Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Saint Vincent Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
56. Shawnee Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Shawnee Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Colvin Area Boat Launch →
57. Straight Run Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Straight Run Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
58. Thorn Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Thorn Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
59. Two Lick Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Two Lick Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: North Boat Launch →
60. Upper Deer Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Upper Deer Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
61. Virgin Run Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Virgin Run Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southwest); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
62. Youghiogheny River Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Youghiogheny River Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Allegheny & Southwest region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Fishing Tips for the Allegheny & Southwest
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Pennsylvania; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Allegheny & Southwest waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Pennsylvania
- Allegheny National Forest
- Central PA & Susquehanna
- Northeast & Poconos
- Northwest & Lake Erie
- Southeast & Philadelphia
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