mere2180
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Night Fishing
Was wondering where good night fishing would be? We are in Pittsburgh and new to the area (from Erie) Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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pghmarty
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/10 18:47:46
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Mon Warf
Southside Park at 18th St
North Shore near stadium
Near convention center
A few places near Mckees Rocks-not sure where to access
Catfish are popular but you might find walleye or some bass
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Quantumman
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/10 21:03:28
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Lake Arthur (Moraine State Park). It is primarily a night fishing type lake. Noted for some nice Bass, Musky, Catfish, and Hybrid Stripers. It is located near the intersection of Int. 79 and Pa. Rte. 422. Best of luck.
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/10 22:27:48
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i used to fish the mouth of the montour run in the back channel in coraopolis. I have caught walleyes day and night and alot of big flatheads on cutbait. it is easy to get to but kind of secluded near the railroad tracks i always brought a hand gun with me at night anywhere i went. Dashields dam in crescent can be productive with walleye and catfish near the lock on fatheads on a slip sinker rig on the bottom.
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/11 12:18:00
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Find a dam or bridge pier with deep water...bluegill, trout, big creek chubs as bait...slip rig with 2-3oz pyramid weight...hold on tight. You can catch monster fish all over the greater pittsburgh area. some of the biggest fish ive caught were within walking distance of the point dahn tahn...
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/11 12:56:42
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Night fishing on the river can be very productive. Catfishing with live chubs or cut bait and throwing topwaters for smallies is a riot. Good luck to you! I fish mostly the Tarentum and Harmarville areas.
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MeTaLaNgLeR
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/11 15:55:36
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I have to agree with the river.....pick one, I have pretty good success on the Mon near Elizabeth.
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/11 18:21:12
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You can't fish at the point can you? I always wondered but never though to ask anyone. And how about the "river walk?"
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pghmarty
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/11 19:56:17
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yes to both There is some type of fishing thing at the point on Wednesdays. INFO FROM LAST YEAR: Everyone is welcome to come fishing with the weekly lunchtime fishing group, the TriAnglers. Come help us celebrate Pittsburgh’s clean rivers and great fishing opportunities right here in downtown Pittsburgh. Fishing instructor Karen Gainey will be on hand to help the novice and expert alike learn more about this great destination and possibly land a trophy catch. Pennsylvania Fishing License requirements apply. No pre-registration required. $15 members, $20 non-member, $12 children under 18 and adults over 65. Cost covers bait and rods for the whole season (Wednesday, May 5 - Wednesday, September 29). Day passes of $5 available. Location: North Shore Riverfront Park, PNC Park Difficulty: Easy Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Cost: $20.00 non-member / $15.00 member / $12.00 kids Organization: Venture Outdoors
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mere2180
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/12 18:04:44
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I had tried fishing the river from North Shore, that was the best spot i could get since the point was all fenced off. This was during the day and nothing was really caught. Anybody hear of a place that is sort of by kennywood? I can't remember how to access the site. Looking to head out tonight.
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pghmarty
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/12 18:12:47
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Anybody hear of a place that is sort of by kennywood? 11th st opposite shore
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/12 18:16:16
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ORIGINAL: pghmarty
Anybody hear of a place that is sort of by kennywood?
11th st opposite shore
or 6th St...It's in the town of Braddock (go across the Rankin Bridge from Kennywood). Not the type of place you want to leave your windows down while you're not in your car....but a good spot to fish.
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/12 20:22:23
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I think it's 11th street in Braddock... beautiful downtown Braddock... April & May fishing in Braddock is some of the best river fishing you'll do. Take a few jigs, some 3 or 4 inch cht. twister tails, and keep your bait swimming above the bottom - very snaggy. You can pick up dozens of white bass before the sun sets over the hill and then the white bass bite becomes a sauger bite. Smallmouths & walleyes too. I've fished there and despite the crime in the neighborhood I've never encountered unfriendly people fishing the river. Met a lot of good guys there.
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pghmarty
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/12 21:57:30
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I have never had a problem with crime in that area. Probably because I never get closer than 30' from shore 
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RE: Night Fishing
2011/05/13 20:10:40
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I found fishing by the Science Center is a good spot. Lots of Cat and Smallies
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