Dutch Fork Lake
Lake Road, West Alexander For more information, visit
fishandboat.com/Resource/Lakes/Pages/
DutchForkLake.aspx.
This 91-acre lake has a good population of warm- and
coolwater fish species, and those who want to bring their
kayak or canoe to the lake are welcome. One launch ramp
is available and both powered and un-powered boats are
allowed with registration or launch permit.
Additional
Fishing Options
Following are some other great fishing spots in
Washington County that you may want to consider.
For more information on boating and fishing in
Pennsylvania, visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission
site at fishandboat.com.
Aunt Clara Fork
This stream is located northwest of Burgettstown.
Little Chartiers Creek
This stream is adjacent to Canonsburg Lake.
Millers Run
Part of this stream is located close to Bridgeville.
You can find a variety of fish like catfish, bass, trout,
and bluegill.
Pike Run
This stream by California is known for trout but offers
other varieties as well.
Templeton Fork
This stream is located near West Finley. ■
A SHORT DRIVE AWAY
While there are many fun things to explore
close by, you might also want to consider some
other recreational areas on the water within an
hour or two by car from Pittsburgh.
McConnells Mill State Park
2697 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville
For more information, call 724.368.8811 or visit
dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/
McConnellsMillStatePark.
Slippery Rock Creek is not safe for swimming, but you may wish to carefully
explore parts of the Slippery Rock Gorge and rugged trails, and enjoy scenic
overlooks, waterfalls, a gristmill and covered bridge.
Ohiopyle State Park
124 Main Street, Ohiopyle
For more information, call 724.329.8591 or visit
dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ohiopyle.
When you seek outdoor water adventure, you may just want to check out the
two natural waterslides in Meadow Run where you can sit in a creek bed and
ride, or hop on a raft, kayak, or closed-deck canoe and brave the whitewater
of the Youghiogheny River. As always, remember to evaluate your skill and the
skill of those in your party before embarking on these adventures. Conducting
an internet search on Ohiopyle rentals will provide options from which you
may obtain your equipment. The Youghiogheny River also provides good
trout-fishing waters.
Meadow Run
In Ohiopyle, Meadow Run is a classic mountain stream
flowing down into the Youghiogheny River.
Different access points provide various ways to enjoy this stream, the upper
portion of which is in Ohiopyle State Park. This location provides great fly
fishing, and from most parts of a trail, fish are easily accessed. Trout is stocked
early in the spring, and this area holds the extra visual delight of some of
nature’s waterfalls.
Raccoon Lake
Raccoon Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18, Hookstown
For more information, call 724.899.2200 or visit
dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/
raccooncreekstatepark.
You can rent rowboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats to use on the lake’s
101 acres.
Youghiogheny River Water Trail
For more information on the various mile markers along
this waterway and locations of boat rentals, visit
pfbc.pa.gov/WaterTrail.htm.
One of the segments of this trail flows from Connellsville to McKeesport.
There is a healthy fish population of bass, panfish, muskellunge, northern
pike, and walleye.
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