Pittsburgh fishing question

[keith b]

Hey Guys,
I will be in the Pittsburgh, PA area at least once this summer and maybe twice.

[paul rose]

I would fish all around the Point. It is definitely urban but there is plenty of rip-rap and you can have ez access in the park and also from the southside via the rails trail. The trail goes along the river so a bike works real well to hit spots. I grew up in the Burgh area. I have not fished there in years but I do not think fishing access has changed.Hey if you see Big Ben on the running trails run stick with a big Clouser on the backcast

[keith b]

Paul, Thanks for the info.

[Anonymous]

Hey if you see Big Ben on the running trails run stick with a big Clouser on the backcast

Forget the clouser…just put on every piece of split shot you have and aim or the groin.

[paul rose]

Lake Arthur is an option with a boat rental option.Mainly largemouth. If you want to drive less than an hour you can fish the Yough river off the rail lanes(the town of Smithton,off I-70 is one area). If the water level is good, it has fantastic smallie action.There are shuttle and canoe rentals all along the river.Again I used a bike. There is plenty of area around the stadium but focus on Southside bhind Steeler training facility heading up river towards Kennywood and the waterfront area. Be sure to eat

[keith b]

Thanks Paul, and I actually think I will be in Smith Township. Is that the same place you are tlaking about with Smithton?
I like the idea of a boat rental or canoe rental 🙂

I am not sure I can handle Primanti’s, that is a huge sandwich!

[Karlin Bilcher]

Keith,

Moraine State Park is about an hour north of downtown.  You don’t need to rent a boat if you don’t want.  You can wade some sunken roadbeds and back bays and have tons of fun on 10-15 inch large mouth.  Crooked Creek is also about an hour northeast, small water, and is tons of fun for 10-12 inch smallies with shots at much bigger smallies or monster challenging carp.  The Yough is an awesome river, big water, if you can figure out your access options.   But I thought you couldn’t drive an hour, right?  
If you are interested in a bit more data, shoot me a p.m. and we can further the conversation.  

I currently live in Alaska but I moved here from Pittsburgh last September.
Good Luck.  

Kb

[keith b]

KB,
Thanks, and you are correct I will be limited on transportation.
I will shoot you a PM.
Keith

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