Allegheny River (Freeport)

Does anyone fish the Allegheny down by Freeport? I am going to take the boat down there this spring and was wondering if there are any good spots. Assuming there are Walleye and Bass down there.

Iv'e caught a lot of flatheads on the Schenley side from the dam downstream to the mouth of the Kiski.

There are plenty of walleye and bass in all the lower pools of the Allegheny and this one is no exception!  I fish the Freeport Pool fairly regularly, and always catch fish there.  Like the other members have suggested--look to target the mouth of feeder creeks and below the dam itself. 
 
Don't be afraid to seek out other spots too.  There are plenty of other spots on this pool which hold good numbers of fish when the fish are not up near the dam or creek mouths.  I've always done best either anchoring or drifting-both with live bait and soft plastic baits (Berkely Gulp, Swim Shads, Curly Tails).  Generally you will catch more fish but lots of little ones when fishing smaller baits.  I like to use larger profiled baits (whether artificial or real) to increase my odds of catching some nicer fish. 
 
I've had moderate success trolling and catching eyes on this pool, although it is tough with the ever-varying bottom contours created by the dredging.  My best producers for trolling there are Rapala Shad Raps, Taildancers, and Storm Jr. Thundersticks.  I'm sure any crankbaits that mimic the natural forage will work also--presentation there being the key.       

G30, the whole pool is great for flats, but that's a whole other story.Don't get me started.....I can't wait for summer cat fishing!!

Thanks for the tips !!!!!!! Might try to head down there on Friday.

For what's worth. Anglers fishing the Allegheny River near the mouth of Bull Creek had been catching walleyes, some reportedly as large as 12 pounds, up until a week or so ago, said Matt DeMichele of Allegheny Bait and Tackle in Tarentum. The fish had been hitting jigs and minnows.

Can anyone tell me where and when to catch crappies in the river in this area fishing from shore? I fish them in lakes, but never had luck in the river.

Between Guys Run Road and the Oakmont bridge try in that area. They used to bring barges in there for the coal mine. Advance Auto Parts is there in front of it.

ORIGINAL: Fishken

G30, the whole pool is great for flats, but that's a whole other story.Don't get me started.....I can't wait for summer cat fishing!!

never fished that far up the al but that makes two of us, the water can't warm up fast enough!!

when we fish the river up that way, we usually go a little farther up river to the dam at kelly's station/clinton. i havent fished it in a while now (2 years), but its usually a nice spot for walleye

we always fished on the clinton side, where you can drive back to the dam and park and walk down.  we used to camp up there too in the summers.  we've never had any problems on that side since weve been fishin there - atleast 15 years now

ORIGINAL: G30

Ive fished at Kelly Station at night in the past, but stay away from there now. I know several people who have ran into trouble with the campers. Not worth the hassle.

 
Ive been fishin at Kelly Station almost every weekend for the past year now and havent had any trouble with anyone there yet.

Are there any shallow spots on the way up to the Kiski River that I need to be concerned about ?

Thanks Fishken !
 
I have no plans for fishing under the r356 bridge.