Youghiogheny River Lake Fishing
A 2,840-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Fayette County.
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What to expect at Youghiogheny River Lake
Youghiogheny River Lake covers 2,840 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Fayette County. The PFBC layer names U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as owner. Addison is the nearest place on the Census list, some 3 miles away. The outlet feeds Youghiogheny River. It is a Southwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and rock bass here. PFBC data show 6 access areas with ramps. Best Fishing Waters, per PFBC.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Fish below are tied to Youghiogheny River Lake by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Where boats go in at Youghiogheny River Lake
- Somerfield North Accesspaved ramp, 100 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner COE
- Breast Accesspaved ramp, 50 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner COE
- Jockey Hollow Accesspaved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower; owner PFBC
- Tubs Run Accesspaved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower; owner COE
- Outflow Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, electric motors only; owner COE
- Somerfield South Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner COE
Shore access areas at Youghiogheny River Lake
- Middle Yough Ramcat fishing access, Confluenceshore or carry-in access
Where else to launch near Youghiogheny River Lake
- Cranberry Glade Lake AccessCranberry Glade Lake, 10 miles north
- Markleton AccessCasselman River, 10 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Current level at Youghiogheny River Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake At Dam Nr Confluence, Pa | 1,438.01 ft lake elevation | Oct 25 9:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 25, 2026 10:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (CWMS) reading for Youghiogheny River Lake, PA (NAVD88), recorded October 23, 2026; retrieved October 23, 2026. Values are provisional.
The limits anglers follow at Youghiogheny River Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Youghiogheny River Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Hatchery trucks at Youghiogheny River Lake
Youghiogheny River Lake gets 16 scheduled stockings in 2026 (rainbow most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| March 5, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Youghiogheny Rs Outflow. to Mouth Casselman R | Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground |
| April 9, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Youghiogheny Rs Outflow. to Mouth Casselman R | Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground |
| May 2, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | Youghiogheny Rs Outflow. to Mouth Casselman R | Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground |
| May 21, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | Youghiogheny Rs Outflow. to Mouth Casselman R | Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Brown trout | fingerling trout | SR 0381 Brg At Ohiopyle to Mouth Indian Ck | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area – SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Brown trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Indian Ck to Connellsville Dam | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area – SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Brown trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Casselman R to Mouth Ramcat Rn | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Brown trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Ramcat Rn to SR 0381 Brg At Ohiopyle | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | fingerling trout | SR 0381 Brg At Ohiopyle to Mouth Indian Ck | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area – SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Indian Ck to Connellsville Dam | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area – SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Casselman R to Mouth Ramcat Rn | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area SR 381 |
| week of June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | fingerling trout | Mouth Ramcat Rn to SR 0381 Brg At Ohiopyle | Ohiopyle Ferncliff Natural Parking Area SR 381 |
| July 2, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | Youghiogheny Rs Outflow. to Mouth Casselman R | Youghiogheny Dam Outflow Campground |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Record catches landed at Youghiogheny River Lake
| Species | Weight | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 18 lb. 1 oz. | Richard E. Nicholson | 2021 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania records.
What PFBC biologists wrote about Youghiogheny River Lake
- 2021 Trap Net Survey2021
- 2014 Trap Net and Night Electrofishing Survey2015
- Survey Gear: Trap Nets & Night Boat Electrofishing April-May, 20072007
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Youghiogheny River Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake | 2,840 | 6 | 11 | ||
| High Point Lake | 9 miles east | 338 | 0 | 8 | |
| Cranberry Glade Lake | 10 miles north | 72 | 1 | 5 | |
| Indian Creek Reservoir | 15 miles north | 26 | 0 | 5 | |
| Laurel Hill Lake | 18 miles northeast | 63 | 2 | 5 | yes |
| Kooser Lake | 22 miles northeast | 4 | 0 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Places near Youghiogheny River Lake
Other lakes within a drive of Youghiogheny River Lake
- High Point Lake9 miles east
- Cranberry Glade Lake10 miles north
- Indian Creek Reservoir15 miles north
- Laurel Hill Lake18 miles northeast
- Kooser Lake22 miles northeast
Shops supplying Youghiogheny River Lake anglers
- Nicklow's Wholesale Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Addison, 3 miles
- B & G Bait And Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Normalville, 16 miles
- S & S Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Uniontown, 19 miles
- Cap'n Al & Sonsbait and tackle shop, Uniontown, 25 miles
Booking a guided trip on Youghiogheny River Lake
- Fly Fishing Showfly fishing guide, Somerset, (814) 443-3638
- Beaver Creek Anglersfishing guide, Farmington, (724) 366-2025
- Nemacolin Rod & Range Clubfishing guide, Farmington, (724) 329-6771
- Laurel Highlands Guide Servicesfishing guide, Melcroft, (412) 715-8461
- Laurel Highlands Guide Services Llcfishing guide, Melcroft, (724) 433-7151
- Laurel Highlands Guide Services,P Llcfishing guide, Melcroft, (814) 442-3101
- Laurel Highlandsguide Servicesfishing guide, Melcroft, (724) 455-2111
Where to spend the night near Youghiogheny River Lake
- South Connellsville19 miles
- Dunbar19 miles
- Meyersdale19 miles
County pages that cover Youghiogheny River Lake
- Fayette Countyseat: Uniontown
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Pictures of the species at Youghiogheny River Lake
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Youghiogheny River Lake fishing, question by question
How far is Youghiogheny River Lake from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Fayette County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 3 miles from Addison.
How many acres does PFBC give Youghiogheny River Lake?
PFBC lists 2,840 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Youghiogheny River Lake?
Try Somerfield North Access, one of 6 ramp access areas.
Which species does PFBC list for Youghiogheny River Lake?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass and smallmouth bass.
Which minimum lengths apply on Youghiogheny River Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Youghiogheny River Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
What has PFBC planned to stock in Youghiogheny River Lake?
Yes: 16 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Youghiogheny River Lake?
Closest on our list: Nicklow's Wholesale Live Bait, 3 miles.
Does an agency gauge report the level of Youghiogheny River Lake?
USGS and the Corps of Engineers report it; see above.
Did a Pennsylvania record come out of Youghiogheny River Lake?
Walleye, 18 lb. 1 oz., by Richard E. Nicholson in 2021.
Add Youghiogheny River Lake to the Pennsylvania trip list
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