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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.

News

Catch and Release Fishing with Pete Cartwright using barbless hooks in Western P.A.

Youghiogheny River Feature on everything smallmouth.com

Fishing Report

5-21-13 Yough River water levels are good fish are active caught a few nice fish biggest was 18in

5-20-13 Did some lake fishing today caught a few nice fish and lots of little ones. But a good day fishing using jigs and tubes.

5-18-19-13 Allegheny River fished the river in Forrest County had great success for smallies caught many 18-20 inchers on jigs and tubes. Great weekend for fishing.

5-16-13 Yough River Fished the river today landed 32 smallies the biggest was 17in most were 10-14in but they were very active. Water levels are still up and the water is stained.

5-15-13 Shenango Lake Fished with Ace and Randy from Fish West PA got us on some Hybrids and some white bass landed 3 hybrids before the storms and 20+ white bass. Also caught a nice Largemouth.

5-14-13 Yough River The levels are still up but going down should be great in a few days

5-10-13 Yough River The river is up some and muddy with more rain on the way

5-07-13 Yellow Creek Lake Caught some nice bass water was 62 degrees with windy conditions biggest bass was 17in 3 lbs 38 total bass.

5-06-13 Yough River Water is low and clear Bass are spawning. Remember it is Illegal to target bass on spawning beds

4-29-13 Did some lake fishing today caught a monster 23 inch 6.45 lb Smallie on a tube. The final 5 fish weighed 15.2 lbs . Great day of fishing

4-27-28-13 Allegheny River We had a great two dyas on the river landed 73 Smallies many were in the 3-4 lb range. the water was up a little and a cool 55 degrees caught most of the fish on jigs.

4-24-13 Yough River Cold front conditions rain. Caught 4 fish biggest was 18in caught on a hair jig water was 55 degrees and clear.

4-21-13 Yough River water levels are slowly dropping It was a good day for size but low numbers fish seemed sluggish. The water temperature dropped 10 degrees from friday to sunday so that had an effect.

4-18-13 Yough River The river is still stained but it is on fire Landed 51 smallies today the biggest was 19in with many 18in. Water is dropping but rain and a front will make it rise again

4-16-13 Yough River Another good day today caught a few real nice fish smallie , largemouth, and a walleye. And a few other nice white bass jigs worked again

4-15-13 Yough River The river is on fire if you are not fishing it then same on you for six weeks. Had another great day today smallies, largemouth, white bass, walleye, drum ,and a sucker or two all on jigs

4-14-13 Yough River another good day on the water today caught 11 total fish only 2 smallies the rest were walleye ,largemouth, and white bass all on jigs. One of the largemouth was 17in

4-13-13 Yough River No trout for me today I was after smallies. I caught a few biggest was 15in. Caught a lot of different types of fish largemouth, sucker, white bass, and walleye. All the fish were caught on grubs

4-11-13 Yough River The fish were aggressive today caught 22 smallies and a Largemouth and a few white bass on jigs and cranks water temp was 56 degrees and the levels are still up a bit water was greenish

4-10-13 Our first lake fishing trip today the water was still cold 43-47 degrees. The fishing was tough the biggest fish was a 15in Largemouth caught on a jig. Going to try again in about 2 weeks

4-08-13 Yough River river is still running a little high but very fishable. Caught 18 smallmouth the biggest was 16in all the fish were very healthy caught most of them on jigs.

4-06-13 Yough River river is still up a little but the water is green temps are on the rise 45 degrees. Caught a few nice bass biggest was 17in and a nice walleye 22in

4-01-13 Yough River The river is on the rise but still fishable

3-29-13 Yough River Great day on the river we caught six Smallies and a 38" Musky we caught the smallies on tubes and the Musky on a Jig. Water was greenish and cold 39 degrees and a good flow.

3-21-13 Yough River The river is up a little bit 5.7 in Sutersville.

3-10-13 Yough RIver Went after some smallies today and didn't get any but hooked a rainbow trout on a tube it was very aggressive

3-06-13 Yough River snow today water levels are steady with a warm up this weekend

3-01 -13 Yough River Water levels are up and still cold but it looks like it is going to warm up around march 9th lets hope so.

2-18-13 Yough River Water levels are good but cold 35 degrees cold weather still in the forecast

2-01-13 Yough River The river is very high and muddy it is below flood stage

1-15-13 Yough River The river is running high and muddy

1-01-13 Yough River Water levels are good water temps are cold 36 degrees

2012 Yough Biologist Survey

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.

Didymo Alge (rock snot)

has been found in the Youghiogheny River please take precautions not to spread this. Take the time to clean all your gear with bleach using warm water.

Didymo Press Release

What is Didymo?

Didymo Fact Sheet

Invasive Species

EPA Info

Science News Info

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.