A SHORT DRIVE AWAY
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 .
Raccoon Creek State Park 3000 State Route 18 , Hookstown For more information , call 724.899.2200 or visit dcnr . pa . gov / stateparks / findapark / RaccoonCreekStatePark .
You can rent rowboats , kayaks , canoes , and paddleboats to use on the lake ’ s 101 acres , you can fish for trout , panfish , bass , carp , and walleye , and there is a swimming beach .
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 .
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 , part of which is in Ohiopyle State Park . The area provides good trout fishing for those who prefer smaller stream fishing , and there is the extra visual delight of some of nature ’ s waterfalls .
Dutch Fork Lake Lake Road , West Alexander For more information , visit fishandboat . com / About-Us / PFBC-by-Region / PFBC-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 fishing spots in Fayette 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 .
Big Sandy Creek This stream is west of Farmington .
Chaney Run This stream is located 7 miles from Hopwood .
Dunbar Creek This stream is located less than a mile from South Connellsville and contains brown and brook trout .
Georges Creek This stream is east of Point Marion .
Virgin Run Lake Located off of Lake Road in Vanderbilt , this lake offers 33 acres of water for public fishing and boating . Stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission , a boat launch ramp is available for unpowered and powered boats that are registered or have a valid launch permit from the Fish and Boat Commission or the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources . ■
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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