katfishin
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raccon lake info
hello, i just recently moved to imperial from west end pittsburgh, being i am mostly a river fisherman i was wondering if anyone can share some tactics or areas to fish at raccon. i would like to focus of bass,crappie,walleye and was wondering if anyone knew if there were any big catfish in there? please help me out if you can...thanks
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katfishin
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/12 13:25:31
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what kind of jigs do you prefer? any side of the lake better than the other? i plan on renting a boat when i do go? early moring or before dark better?
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knfanning
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/12 15:39:57
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Anybody know the pricing of boat rentals out there? Also do they sell minnows at their bait shop?
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/12 21:19:00
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i dont know if they have a bait shop in the state park but there is a small grocery store/ bait store on 30 on the left side before you get to the park entrance (coming from imperial) and they sold minows and worms last summer
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knfanning
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/12 21:32:31
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I'm pretty sure the boat rental place sells something. It's been a long long time since I've been there and I seem to recall it but things change I know.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/13 11:41:31
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I dont think the rental shop sells live bait anymore. Maybe during opening weekend for trout. DJ's quick stop is on the left coming from Imperial. Its a good little store they sell everything including minnows.
Save a horse, ride a Lund Friends don't let Friends fish for Trout (Stockies that is..)
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/13 15:26:31
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It gets pretty slammed on the weekends, but what place isnt? haha
I also enjoy throwing on the backpack and hiking some of the streams as well. Watch out for snakes!
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knfanning
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/13 16:01:52
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I used to live out that way but not anymore. I'm thinking about taking my wife's younger brother out there this summer. I don't think he's been fishing before so should be some good times.
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katfishin
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/14 07:30:09
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knf yes dj's bait sells any bait you need along with some tackle....the boat rental place has a canabait sign up by the boat ramp...if anyone does any good please share there catch...thanks guys
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/17 09:46:22
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Wife and I were fishing off the point next to the swimming area over the weekend. We(she) caught a few nice trout and (me) a bunch of bluegill with a 15" sucker thrown in.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/17 11:28:31
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rented a boat on sunday drifted jigs to try and pick up some walleye and bobber fished against some brush for crappie and gills...no luck wind was pushing our little boat around like crazy....
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/17 17:42:19
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what do they charge for boat rental
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katfishin
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/18 16:41:59
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we went for 1 1/2 hrs and he said 20 even..if you google raccon state park boat rental i think it will all come up.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/18 16:53:35
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I actually sent an email to the park office about this and here is what they told me. The boat rental prices I have from the Concessionaire are from last year, I do not know if the pricing has gone up. It looks like kayaks and canoes were $8.00 for the 1st hour and $4.00 for each additional hour; row boats were $10.00 for the 1st hour and $5.00 for each additional hour. Their telephone number is 724-513-6740; I’m not sure if they reserve in advance. From what katfishin says it looks like it may have gone up in price but that should help you ballpark the price at least. If nothing else you can call them and find out.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/18 18:19:57
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I know there are some eyes in there still but I have only caught one there in 10 years fishing Raccoon. Lots of small crappies though this time of year close to shore.
Save a horse, ride a Lund Friends don't let Friends fish for Trout (Stockies that is..)
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/18 18:41:13
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does anyone know of a fishery that sell bluegills walleyes carp perch and catfish that is out near that way?
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/19 14:27:00
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/19 19:17:47
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Theres a place a little further out on Rt 30, less than a mile past the park entrance on 30 called Floppin Fresh Fishery. It looks like its for sale and hasn't been open for a while.
post edited by viperjry - 2011/05/19 19:24:25
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/22 11:19:31
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There are 50" musky in this lake. As always you see atleast one picked up a year on Rooster Tails and trooling! As for walleye I haven't been able to catch any as well. The crappie bite would be your best at this time of a season. You may be able to pick up a trout or two, but be prepared to wait several hours. A 1/4 oz egg sinker with a floating jig and minnow will lead you down the right path. Keep you line tight and you'll have some action.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/26 09:46:55
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I went there last night and fished off the dam. I threw pretty much everything I had with no luck. Near the end of my time there I caught a decent sized rainbow trout off a night crawler and that was it.
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RE: raccon lake info
2011/05/29 01:09:48
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I fished this lake ALOT in my tweens and twenties. I don't really have any desire to go sit and burn a few hours here anymore. The fish are too far and tween. The closed season really kills the crappie fishing (march 30th to Mid April) Ten years ago park was closed even more. I believe the month of Mar to mid April was a no go. There are a few decent spots PM I'll get you going.
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