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The fish of Three Rivers
Warmwater gamefish species are found in the Ohio,
Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers in abundance. A
multitude of species fill the water, but a few make the
list for anglers looking to fish in the city. Bass fishing is
popular among anglers in the area. The fishing has been
good in recent years, and the Bassmaster Classic was held
on the rivers in 2005. Smallmouth Bass regularly hold
next to rubble, breakwalls, and inlets in the rivers. Fishing
next to structure is the best way to find the fish, and it may
be good to cover ground as you explore. Fishing from a
kayak, or even using a bicycle on the trails, is a great way
to fish the area and cover a variety of water until you find
active fish. Spotted Bass and Largemouth Bass are also
found in the rivers.
Catfish are targeted in the area. Both Channel Catfish
and Flathead Catfish are found in all three rivers. Fishing
with bait is the best way to tempt fish. Flathead Catfish
are partial to live bait including sunfish. Channel Catfish
will bite on nearly anything. We caught Channel Catfish
in Pittsburgh on classic baits like worms and more
creative offerings like hot dogs and fried chicken. Soaking
bait on the bottom in an area less swift than the main
current is a good way to catch fish. Look for eddies and
slack areas.
Panfish are found in the calmer areas of the rivers as
well. We caught hefty crappies and White Bass. Give these
fish a try if you are getting short strikes when targeting
bass. Fishing with small and medium jigs produce well.
Use white or bright colors when the water is murky.
Common Carp are a highlight for urban shore anglers
in Pittsburgh and may grow large. It is not uncommon to
catch carp while targeting catfish, and you may not know
what you caught until you get it to the surface. Plenty of
carp swim in all three rivers. Astute anglers look for carp
in the eddies and current breaks throughout the area.
photo-Carl Haensel
Channel Catfish are often found around downtown
Pittsburgh. Fishing may be especially good in the evenings
and at night.
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