WESTERN PA. ANGLERS' Hotspots
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Jacobs Creek
From Acme Dam to the Yough RiverPA- Added:
January 19th, 2010 - Managed by:
Acme Dam Fishing & Bill Lessman
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
Jacobs Creek starts at the headwaters of the Acme Dam and winds down through Chestnut Ridge as a flowing rocky mountain stream to the Mt Joy wetlands, Jacob's Creek Wetlands and Environmental Education Area where it slows to crawl till she eases out into the Upper Bridgeport Dam. Jacob's Creek then reforms at the exit end of the dams Spillway where she continues on her long journey to join with the Yough River
Mt Joy wetlands, Jacob's Creek Wetlands and Environmental Education Area:
Located in southern Westmoreland County south of Rt31 between Mount Pleasant & Laurelville. Turn south off Rt31 near an area called Mt Joy, onto White Bridge Rd (SR2005) 1.5 mile east of downtown Mt Pleasant, pass the former Lenox Crystal plant. In less than a mile you'll cross a bridge, entering into Fayette County (SR1013). Park on the left after the bridge, or make the next right just after the bridge, onto a seasonally maintained road, the former Meadowbrook Rd, that leads to another parking lot (less than 1/2 mile) at the Jacob's Creek Environmental Education Area. Look for Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Kingbird, Green-backed Heron, Warbling Vireo, Yellow Warbler, Spotted Sandpiper during summer breeding, and the possibility of Prothonotary Warbler. The wetlands are the headwaters of Bridgeport Dam County Park where Brush Run & Jacob's Creek converge. Follow the path from the parking lot. In the spring & fall check for migrating waterfowl & shorebirds. Cattail marsh along Brush Run by Rt31 has potential for rails & bitterns, at least in migration. Swamp Sparrows can be present during summer breeding, though hard to hear singing through the traffic noise of Rt31. See Bridgeport Dam.Community Rating:
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Greenlick Dam
HammondvillePA- Added:
January 19th, 2010 - Managed by:
Acme Dam Fishing & Bill Lessman
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
Greenlick Dam is on the Green Lick Run Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and is used for flood control and recreation purposes. Construction was completed in 1973. It has a normal surface area of 100 acres. It is owned by Fayette County Commissioners.
Has paved parking and boat launching ramp, rest rooms and pavilions with play ground areas.Community Rating:
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Laurel Hill Lake
Laurel Hill State Park
Bakersville PA,- Added:
January 19th, 2010 - Managed by:
Acme Dam Fishing & Bill Lessman
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake has bass, trout, catfish, sucker, bluegill, perch, crappie and sunfish. Laurel Hill Creek and Jones Mill Run are excellent trout streams. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. A fishing license, not available at the park office, is required for people ages 16 and older.
For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Picnicking: Three picnic areas have over 500 picnic tables. Picnic Area No. 1 has horseshoe pits, a large ball field and playground equipment. Picnic Area No. 3 is by the beach and has playground equipment, horseshoe pits and a sand volleyball court. Picnic Area No. 4 is at the upper end of the lake by the boat mooring and launching area.
Five picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. There are two picnic pavilions in Picnic Area No. 1 and three picnic pavilions in Picnic Area No. 3.
Click on this orange button with an arrow in it to make an online reservation.
Make a reservation
Swimming: A 1,200-foot sandy beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. Swimming is only permitted in the designated buoy areas. Maximum depth is five feet. The beach has an ADA accessible ramp to the lake and an ADA accessible restroom. A food concession is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Hiking: The hiking trails of Laurel Hill State Park are listed according to difficulty, arranged from the easiest to the most difficult. Most trails are wide, easily followed and, therefore, not color blazed. Where deemed necessary, blazes are yellow. Explore Trails for complete trailCommunity Rating:
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LAKE ERIE ---PRESQUE ISLE BAY
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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ALLEGHENY RIVER ---LOCK 9
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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ALLEGHENY RIVER ---LOCK 8
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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RAYSTOWN LAKE
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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SHENANGO RESERVOIR
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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MOSQUITO CREEK RES.
OH,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
Quantumman
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Community Hotspot
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Pymatuning Reservoir
PA,- Added:
January 31st, 2009 - Managed by:
James Felix
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
Stump fields
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