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Youghiogheny River Lake, PA

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Fishing Report

Youghiogheny River Lake, PA

About Youghiogheny River Lake

The serene setting of Yough Lake awaits your visit for a day on the water. At 16 miles long and covering 2,800 acres, Youghiogheny River Lake is a large body of water, easily accessible to southwest PA boating and water-sport enthusiasts. The lake has a variety of fish species to pursue. Lake levels here may fluctuate drastically as the primary purpose of the lake is flood control. At high water levels, boat launches and a marina serve the lake.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Marinas

Click here for marinas.

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Jockey Hollow Boat Ramp
This is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking for more than forty vehicles and trailers. It is in the farthest west cove on the lake, just north of I-40, off of Dark Hollow Road.

Somerfield North Boat Ramp
Located on the east side of the lake, just north of the I-40 bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking for more than forty vehicles and trailers.

Somerfield South Boat Ramp
Located on the east side of the lake, just south of the I-40 bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking for more than twenty vehicles and trailers.

Click here for a Pennsylvania Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Yough Lake Campground - 800 472-3846

Outflow Camping Area - 814 395-3242

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, chain pickerel, muskie and northern pike at Youghiogheny River Lake in Pennsylvania.

Map - Camping & Access

Contact Information
Youghiogheny River Lake Recreation Area
Route 281
Confluence, PA 15424
814 395-3242

 

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