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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.

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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

12-22-11 Yough River Went out today caught two nice smallies biggest was 17in both on jigs.

12-12-11 Yough River The river is a little high but it is dropping water is 38-40 degrees.

12-05-11 Yough River Fished four hours landed 8 smallies biggest was 17in all on jigs. The water was clear fished from the bank still a bit to fast for safe wading but you could wade out about 10 feet in some spots.

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.