accessible fishing near the spillway . However , no fishing is allowed at the beach , boat launches or mooring sites .
C . W . Bill Young Lock and Dam Area
( Allegheny River Lock and Dam No . 3 )
Off of Freeport Road , Harmar Township , near where Deer Creek spills into the Allegheny River
Anglers may find a variety of fish in the Allegheny River , including catfish , bass , and walleye . Boats can be launched nearby . You may also wish to try the other side of the river and cast a line from Barking Road .
Steel City Rowing Club
(“ Upper Pool ” of the Allegheny River )
101 Arch Street , Verona For more information , call 412.828.5565 or visit steelcityrowing . org .
If you want to learn and develop skill on the waterways , you might consider taking classes through the Steel City Rowing Club . You will first get the chance to learn to row through a class called exactly that . The classes provide instruction one day a week and start you out on indoor rowing machines with basic equipment orientation and handling instruction . Steel City Rowing Club offers both adult and youth programs , summer camps , leagues and competitive teams .
Mammoth & Northmoreland Lakes Mammoth Park : 171 County Park Road , Mt . Pleasant Northmoreland Park : 280 Markle Road , Apollo For more information , call 724.830.3950 or visit co . westmoreland . pa . us / 729 / Parks-Trails .
Recreational kayaking and canoeing are permitted from 7 a . m . until dusk . No special permit is required , but all kayaks and canoes must be properly registered with the PA Fish and Boat Commission . A maximum of 16 feet in length is allowed on the lakes . Motors of any kind are prohibited . Visit the website for a full set of rules . Both lakes offer great fishing opportunities as well . ■
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While there are many fun things to explore close by , you might also want to consider some other recreational areas within an hour or two by car from Pittsburgh .
Deer Lakes Park 1090 Bailey ’ s Run Road , Tarentum For more information , call 724.265.3520 or visit alleghenycounty . us / Parks-and-Events .
Enjoy fresh country air and your choice of three spring-fed fishing lakes . In these waters , you may find that state fisheries have stocked panfish such as bluegill , crappie , perch , sunfish , and trout , plus you might see catfish and bass .
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 .
Kiski-Conemaugh River Water Trail For more information , visit mainlinecanalgreenway . org .
This trail offers almost 90 river miles of paddling along the borders of Somerset , Cambria , Westmoreland , Indiana and Armstrong counties . While it has generally been good for those new to canoeing and kayaking , as well as families , skill level and river conditions should be evaluated prior to engaging .
Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main Street , Ohiopyle For more information , call 724.329.8591 or visit dcnr . pa . gov / stateparks / findapark / OhiopyleStatePark .
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 , evaluate your skill and the skill of those in your party before embarking on these adventures . There are nearby companies that offer guided trips and equipment . The Youghiogheny River also provides good trout-fishing waters .
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