Fishing near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, population 302,971.
- 11 milesto nearest lake
- 8ramps nearby
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What Pittsburgh puts within reach
302,971 people lived in Pittsburgh in 2020; it is a city of Allegheny County. Of the lake pages, North Park Lake is closest at 11 miles to the north. The biggest lake on this list is Canonsburg Lake, 76 acres. Southside Riverfront Park, under a mile off, is the nearest ramp on the PFBC list.
Walleye show up on 1 nearby lake lists; North Park Lake comes first. The nearest trout stream with a page is Allegheny River, 2 miles away. 4th Street fishing access, Pittsburgh gives bank access about 1 mile away. Within 10 miles, 5 stocking meeting places appear on the 2026 schedule, including Emmerling Community Park @ Int. Eisele Rd & Cove Run Rd. Cheswick.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Pittsburgh; distances are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Access areas | Trout | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Lake | 11 miles north | 75 | 1 | stocked, open year-round | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie |
| Marshall Lake | 12 miles north | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass | |
| Canonsburg Lake | 15 miles southwest | 76 | 1 | stocked, open year-round | bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie |
| Peters Twp. Lake | 15 miles southwest | 36 | 0 | bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass | |
| Lower Deer Lake | 15 miles northeast | 3 | 0 | stocked trout lake | bluegill and pumpkinseed, largemouth bass |
| Upper Deer Lake | 15 miles northeast | 4 | 0 | stocked trout lake | bluegill and pumpkinseed, largemouth bass |
Trout and river pages near Pittsburgh
- Allegheny River2 miles, Class A 4.7 mi; stocked (15,200 adult trout in 2026); Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only, Miscellaneous Special Regulations
- Monongahela River2 miles
- Pine Creek, Allegheny County4 miles, stocked (10,400 adult trout in 2026); Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
- Turtle Creek7 miles, stocked (4,800 adult trout in 2026)
- Youghiogheny River8 miles, stocked (7,800 adult trout in 2026); All-Tackle Trophy Trout, Miscellaneous Special Regulations
- Millers Run9 miles, stocked (3,400 adult trout in 2026)
PFBC Lakes_Point, species listings, stocked trout waters and stream layers, retrieved October 2026.
The fishing map for Pittsburgh
- Southside Riverfront ParkMonongahela River, under a mile
- Southside Riverfront Park 2Monongahela River, under a mile
- South Side Marina on Monongahela RiverMonongahela River, under a mile
- Monongahela Wharf AccessMonongahela River, 1 mile
- Heinz Quay AccessOhio River, 2 miles
- Heinz Field AccessOhio River, 2 miles
- Lawrenceville/40th Street Bridge AccessAllegheny River, 2 miles
- Millvale Boat LaunchAllegheny River, 2 miles
Shore sites within reach of Pittsburgh
- 4th Street fishing access, PittsburghMonongahela River, 1 mile
- Washington's LandingAllegheny River, 1 mile
- Lock Wall One fishing access, PittsburghAllegheny River, 1 mile
- 6th Street Clemente fishing access, PittsburghAllegheny River, 2 miles
- Station Square fishing access, City of PittsburghMonongahela River, 2 miles
- Three Rivers RowingAllegheny River, 2 miles
PFBC access areas layer, retrieved October 2026.
Trout stocking meeting places near Pittsburgh
| Date | Water | Species | Meeting place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Pine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | Emmerling Community Park @ Int. Eisele Rd & Cove Run Rd. Cheswick | 9 miles |
| March 25, 2026 | Pine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp | 8 miles |
| April 9, 2026 | Pine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp | 8 miles |
| April 30, 2026 | Pine Creek | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp | 8 miles |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | Pine Creek | Rainbow trout | Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake | 9 miles |
PFBC 2026 adult trout stocking schedule (fbweb.pa.gov/TroutStocking); distance to the upper limit of the stocked section. Retrieved October 2026.
USGS readings around Pittsburgh
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela R At Point State Park At Pittsburgh | 17.06 ft gage height | Oct 24 7:15 pm |
| Girtys Run Above Grant Avenue At Millvale, Pa | 2 cfs, 2.35 ft gage height | Sep 30 11:45 pm Not updated since Sep 30, 2008. |
| Sawmill Run At Duquesne Heights Nr Pittsburgh, Pa | 5 cfs, 3.31 ft gage height | Sep 30 11:45 pm Not updated since Sep 30, 2008. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 24, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops and permitted guides near Pittsburgh
Minnows, worms and line near Pittsburgh
- Washington's Landing Marinamarina, Pittsburgh, 1 mile
- Newport Marina Incmarina, Pittsburgh, 2 miles
- Peggy's Harbormarina, Pittsburgh, 3 miles
- Hook & Hackle Cobait and tackle shop, Homestead, 4 miles
- Megabass of Americabait and tackle shop, Mc Kees Rocks, 5 miles
- Aspinwall Marina Incmarina, Pittsburgh, 5 miles
- Plakidas Marinamarina, Pittsburgh, 5 miles
- Fox Chapel Marine Sales & Servicemarina, Pittsburgh, 6 miles
Permitted guides near Pittsburgh
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
- Legacy Fishing Chartercharter, Pittsburgh, (412) 956-3052
- Trout Yeahfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 620-3443
Yellow Pages listings and the PFBC guide permit list, retrieved October 2026.
Seasons for Pittsburgh anglers
Anglers 16 and up carry a license, priced at $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors. Trout anglers stack a $14.97 trout permit on the license.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| 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 |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), Commonwealth inland waters table. Lake pages show program rules and exceptions.
Neighbors of Pittsburgh
Keystone towns within reach of Pittsburgh
- Mount Oliver2 miles
- Millvale3 miles
- Etna4 miles
- Homestead4 miles
- Baldwin4 miles
The counties Pittsburgh touches
- Allegheny Countyseat: Pittsburgh
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Photographs of lakes and creeks by Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh as a fishing base: questions
Which PFBC lake page sits nearest to Pittsburgh?
North Park Lake, 11 miles north.
Which PFBC ramp is closest to Pittsburgh?
Southside Riverfront Park, under a mile.
Which shore access is closest to Pittsburgh?
Try 4th Street fishing access, Pittsburgh, 1 mile out.
Where do Pittsburgh anglers pick up line and lures?
Washington's Landing Marina is closest at 1 mile.
Do the lakes near Pittsburgh hold walleye?
North Park Lake, 11 miles away, lists walleye.
Which county guide matches Pittsburgh?
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Does Pittsburgh sit close to a PFBC trout section?
Allegheny River, about 2 miles, Class A 4.7 mi; stocked (15,200 adult trout in 2026); Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only, Miscellaneous Special Regulations.
What is opening day for trout around Pittsburgh?
April 4, 2026, 8 a.m., unless a water has its own rule; April 3, 2027 in 2027.
How much is a nonresident Pennsylvania license for a Pittsburgh stay?
Expect $60.97 for a nonresident year, or pick a 3-day or 7-day tourist license.
Where are trout stocked near Pittsburgh?
Pine Creek on March 3, 2026, meeting at Emmerling Community Park @ Int. Eisele Rd & Cove Run Rd. Cheswick (9 miles away); 5 stops within 10 miles are listed above.
Choose a PFBC lake close to Pittsburgh
Check the lake page before keeping fish.