yesterday it was 2 foot below VFW dock in W.N. their last stocking was going to be the weekend when the rain hit i wounder if they will do it this weekend ??

Ugh, and this next system is supposed to hit hard South of the Mason Dixon tomorrow, which means more water for the Yough.

finally got the boat in the water yesterday. managed 2 (soon to be legal) smallies in the high brown water. Really just wanted to make sure all my rewiring was good.

I'm sure it does stimulate the economy a bit. Although, I am pretty sure that most of those fishing the Yough for trout, are local, that would likely be spending their money on something else in the local economy if not fishing for trout. I'd also assume that the Summer months have much more of an impact on the local economy from "out of towners" than any during the "trout season". Whether anglers are specifically targetting smallmouth, they are the fish usually providing the entertainment and bringing folks back for another trip during the Summer months.

I am by no means against the idea of sportsmens clubs stocking. I have paid for over 10 buttons to help support their causes in the past. I also found myself only able to make it 1-2 times out per season, due to high water / weather on my free time (mostly weekends). I would always find myself (imagine I am not alone for folks living 20+ miles from the Yough) fishing more in the warmer months than the "trout season".

I am just stating that the characteristics of the Yough are ideal for warm water species, and expecting them to be ideal for cool water species fishing during the Spring (historically high water) is a bit much to ask of Mother Nature IMO. The historical flow charts and historical weather data suggest it is the norm, that most of the Spring to be higher or not ideal fishing weather than it is ideal wading/fishing conditions. That said, the Summer would be more ideal than not, which just happens to be when the smallmouth are active. You can substitute smallmouth with any warm water species. I was just referencing them, since the lower Yough smallmouth fishery is that good, that it could be a destination type fishery. There are a ton of other warm water fish, many in great numbers and habitat is great as well.

no rapids in that section.  do wear a life jacket to be safe because canoe are easy to flip.  i would recommend a tandem kayak for better stability, especially for novice users

Well the "storm system" that was supposed to hit last night and this morning was a bust...that's a good thing.  Maybe the river will cooperate for later this week and into the weekend?

Talked to one of the rangers at the dam.  Water levels should be down to normal summer pool in the lake by tomorrow.  They will slow the discharge after that which should help with the flow down below.

Knfanning,
   No "rapids", and if memory serves correctly, the only place your wife may get black and blue eyes  would be under the Smithton bridge, which gets just a but bouncey for about 50 yards or so.

anyone know what it looks like around Smithton?thinking about trying it sat.Any info would be apreciated.

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I am just stating that the characteristics of the Yough are ideal for warm water species, and expecting them to be ideal for cool water species fishing during the Spring (historically high water) is a bit much to ask of Mother Nature IMO. The historical flow charts and historical weather data suggest it is the norm, that most of the Spring to be higher or not ideal fishing weather than it is ideal wading/fishing conditions.

I don't get how you can say the Yough is "ideal for warm water species".  The temps of the Yough are some of the coldest around, and are under 70 degrees about 10 months out of the year.   Temperature wise, the Yough is an ideal cold water trout fishery. 

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ORIGINAL: Porktown

I am just stating that the characteristics of the Yough are ideal for warm water species, and expecting them to be ideal for cool water species fishing during the Spring (historically high water) is a bit much to ask of Mother Nature IMO. The historical flow charts and historical weather data suggest it is the norm, that most of the Spring to be higher or not ideal fishing weather than it is ideal wading/fishing conditions.

I don't get how you can say the Yough is "ideal for warm water species".  The temps of the Yough are some of the coldest around, and are under 70 degrees about 10 months out of the year.   Temperature wise, the Yough is an ideal cold water trout fishery. 

At the tailraces, yes. From a couple miles downstream to Connellsville, not as much. Below Connellsville, definitely more warmwater fishery than coldwater.

An "ideal coldwater fishery, in my opinion, never gets above 70 degrees.

i was fishing the yough the other day, the flow is alright, the water is as clear as the yough gets, but its still a few feet high. i still couldnt get to some of my best shore fishing spots but hey, thats what we get for living in pennsylvania :)

Fished the Yough last evening at South Connellsville. The smallmouth are hitting good. Caught most on a jerk bait. The water level in Connellsville is just where I like it; just under 3 feet.

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I got my float trip all planned out now and got my reservations. Going in at Whitset and floating down to West Newton. Should be fun. Anybody have any tips they wouldn't mind sharing as this is my first time fishing the yough.

see a lot of people fishing from canoes maybe i seen you . I fished below ceder creek all day . got 6 trout 2 nice rainbows and 3 bass and POS WHITE BASS I HATE THEM !

I went to Whittset yesterday afternoon...got 2 nice trout hit the huss lure super hard...good fun...seen alot break water as well...perfect water conditions