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Fishing in Western Pennsylvania

Find information about fishing in the waters of Western Pennsylvania including Erie, the Allegheny National Forest, Laurel Highlands and Pittsburgh areas. Includes fishing holes, fishing clubs, fishing tournaments and details on obtaining a fishing license.
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10 Pittsburgh Fishing Spots for Beginners
Whether you're looking for a fun afternoon with the kids, or just want to break into fishing gently, these 10 Pittsburgh fishing spots are a great place to start. Many of these popular Pittsburgh fishing spots are stocked lakes, which offers the opportunity to visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission Web site to view stocking times and the types …
Pennsylvania Fish for Free Days
Pennsylvania Fish for Free days allow everyone to legally fish in Pennsylvania waters without a fishing license. There are usually two Fish For Free days designated in PA each year.
How to Get a Pennsylvania Fishing License
A valid fishing license is required for anyone age 16 and over to fish in public Pennsylvania waters. Learn how and where to get a Pennsylvania fishing license and about Pennsylvania fish for free days.
Fish Lake Erie
Guide to fishing Lake Erie and Lake Erie streams offers Lake Erie fishing reports, Maumee River fishing reports, walleye charter captains, and a directory of area marinas and bait shops.
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Fishing
Yahoo groups message board devoted to Western Pennsylvania fishing reports.
Western Pennsylvania Anglers
This organization of professional anglers dedicated to the promotion of Western PA's waterways and the recreational resources surrounding them sponsors area fishing tournaments and instructional seminars.

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