Where to bass fish from the shore/by foot

Hi all,

This is my first post here, and let me start by saying that I've been searching the internet for some time now looking for an active forum to discuss fishing in Western PA and it looks like I've finally found it.

I'm starting to fish after a 10 or so year hiatus, and I'm looking for some suggetions. I don't own a boat and don't really have the interest, time, etc. to buy a boat. As a result, I'll be doing most of my fishing from the shore.

With that in mind, I'm looking for some new and convenient places to fish. I live in regent square, and I've done some fishing at Twin Lakes in greensburg and last month made a trip to Glade Run lake. Any other suggestions that might fit what I'm looking for? Where are good places to walk along any of the rivers or any lakes?

Thanks all for the help!

Some bodies of water in Southwest PA that have good numbers and size for bass : Allegheny R, Lake Arthur, Keystone Power Dam, Yellowcreek Lake, & Crooked Creek.

Almost all the lakes around have some bass in them, but usually you will find an overabundance of small bass in smaller impoundments like you mentioned-Glade Run and Twin Lakes.

I mainly fish from a boat, but you can find shore access on all these lakes. Sometimes just a pair of waders or old shoes in the summer time will allow you to reach alot of these spots.

As for the river, the bass fishing usually is the best in late April/May/Early June. Once July and August roll around and the water temps reach into the 80's, the fishing gets tough. That pretty much goes for all species except Carp and Catfish. Most of the bass I've caught during these months are small. You can catch some nice trophy sized smallmouths in the spring and fall though.

Good luck and keep searching. You'll find that most folks aren't going to give away their honey holes(wouldn't either), but most guys on here are always willing to offer advice on fishing techniques, lures, presentations, etc...

If you are available on Wednesday's from 11:30 to 1:30 you can fish with Ventureoutdoors.org TriAnglers for a daily rate of $5, or $20 for the season ($15 if a member).  Check out their website for additional outdoor activities.  Of course, you will need a fishing license as well, but they provide all the tackle, lures, and live bait (worms and minnies)

at least you can stop by and talk with some of the anglers and they might be able to direct you on the river

Oh, they usually setup in front of PNC park, or across the river from PNC.

I haven't done it for years, but they are a nice group.

Ive done well fishing the allegheny from PNC park up to heinz from shore. Walk the trail up river from pnc park and fish every spot you can get to. Also try the south side launch/park and fish any accessible areas along there.

given your moniker, I'd tend to agree

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The 3-rivers in town is easily fished from shore since there is plenty of concrete lining the waterway. It just doesn't impress me as the type of water I like to fish.

Thanks
Rick

You know, that's the impressions I get when I walk around PNC park and such. It just does not really LOOK like there would be bass around there. Of course, I can't see underwater and I have never spent time in the water around there, so I could be very wrong for all I know.

I forgot that the DCNR has a pretty comprehensive listing of government operated lakes.

When I was yonger we fished the yough in confluence and had a fun time with the small mouth.

This time of year, Yough all of the way!  Float trip is definitely the most fun IMO, but if limited on time and funds, wading can be just as productive.  Anywhere from Boston (near McKeesport) to Connellsville and likely further south, there is some great accessible smallmouth water.  Just find a legal parking spot, and wade until you find the channel.
 
FYI - The Westmoreland county parks are not very accepting of folks wading (Cedar Creek Park).  Great section of river, but opposite side of river is the channel (at the park itself).  A mile or so walk up or down stream on the bike path will get you to where the channel crosses to the accessible side.

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Any thoughts on Beaver Run Resivoir?

 
Closed.  No fishing, private property, I believe.

"Any thoughts on Beaver Run Resivoir?"

there are always a few bass near pnc park and river rescue. This time of year is tough though.