Youghiogheny River Lake
Pennsylvania, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 39.7397, -79.3811
Youghiogheny River Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Pennsylvania is Hall Run, 2.6 km away.
Species at Youghiogheny River Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Hall Runstream2.6 km
- Tub Runriver5.8 km
- Youghiogheny Riverriver6.8 km
- Whites Creekstream6.8 km
- Kitchen Runriver7.0 km
- Cat Runstream9.2 km
- McClintock Runstream11 km
- Beaver Creekriver11 km
About Youghiogheny River Lake
Set in Pennsylvania, United States, Youghiogheny River Lake is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Youghiogheny River Lake usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Youghiogheny River Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Youghiogheny River Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Youghiogheny River Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Pennsylvania fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.