Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Fishing the Backwaters of Pine Creek

Caught and released a couple of trout and this creek sucker fish in the backwaters of Pine Creek just north of Pittsburgh in Hampton Township, PA.




 

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Good Start to the 2023 Pittsburgh Creekside Fishing Season

Spent the afternoon on Pine Creek near North Park Lake. Plenty of trout swimming around - a bit stubborn - but I managed to catch and release two rainbows. I had another jump and shake the hook - so that one doesn't tally up.  Lots of carp/creek chubs /suckers in the water as well.  All the trout were caught on Panther Martin Spinners.

Pittsburgh Trout

Pittsburgh Trout

Pittsburgh Trout




Monday, March 13, 2023

2023 North Park (Pittsburgh) Trout Stocking Schedule Including Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

2020 Trout Stocking Schedule for North Park and Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

The opening day of 2023 Pennsylvania trout season in PA is April 1, 2023 at 8:00AM. Here is the current Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission list of trout stockings for North Park and Pine Creek in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. PA.  For other western Pennsylvania trout stocking information visit Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

Good luck and see you out there on Opening Day!

North Park Lake   
DateBrkBrnRbowGldMeeting PlaceTimeHatchery
03/07/23  XXCorner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
04/13/23  X Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:15 PMPleasant Gap
05/03/23  X Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:15 PMPleasant Gap
11/15/23  X Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:15 PMPleasant Gap

 Pine Creek N PARK LK DM BREAST      375 M UPS OF MONTOUR RN
DateBrkBrnRbowGldMeeting PlaceTimeHatchery
03/14/23 XX Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
04/07/23 XX Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
     
Pine Creek MOUTH OF WILLOW RN to ABANDON RR BRG T 575 AND DUNCA
DateBrkBrnRbowGldMeeting PlaceTimeHatchery
03/14/23 XXXCorner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
04/07/23 XXXCorner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
04/27/23 XX Corner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:15 PMPleasant Gap

Pine Creek SR 0008 BRG IN ALLISON PARK to 100 M UPS OF ABANDONED RR BRG
DateRevisionsBrkBrnRbowGldMeeting PlaceTimeHatchery
02/27/23TIME CHANGE
 XXXEmmerling Community Park @ Int. Eisele Rd & Cove Run Rd. Cheswick1:30 PMTylersville
04/07/23
 XXXCorner of Pearce Mill Rd & Babcock Blvd, McCandless Twp1:00 PMPleasant Gap
10/17/23
  X Parking lot at Middle Deer Lake12:45 PMPleasant Gap


Pine Creek, Allegheny County

Pine CreekTrout Stocking

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Big Catfish on Pine Creek North Park Pittsburgh

Caught this 25 inch / 4.5 lb. Catfish on Pine Creek off of Wildwood Road near North Park in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. 








 

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Fishing Summer Smallmouth Bass and Trout on Pine Creek North Pittsburgh

 







Pine Creek - Wildwood Road - Allison Park

On Sunday 7.17 (9:00am - 3:00pm) Caught and released:
15.5 inch Smallmouth bass -  free floating nightcrawlers through currents and structure.
Another 4 smallies (10 - 13 inch range)
13 inch (mid-July) Rainbow on panther martin spinner

Was very excited to see the trout very active on the creek this late in the season- spied a few palominos and rainbows cruising the creek.  I think they were more visible / confined since the water level was lower than usual due to lack of rain.

Creek looks good!

Monday, May 2, 2022

Pine Creek Trout - North Hills Pittsburgh

Good day on the water. Caught 5 trout in Pine Creek off of Wildwood Road near of North Park.

Bait/Tackle: Panther Martin spinner and large nightcrawlers.


















Thursday, February 3, 2022

2022 North Park (Pittsburgh) Trout Stocking Schedule Including Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania


2020 Trout Stocking Schedule for North Park and Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

The opening day of 2022 Pennsylvania trout season in PA is April 2, 2022 at 8:00AM. Here is the current Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission list of trout stockings for North Park and Pine Creek in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. PA.  For other western Pennsylvania trout stocking information visit Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

Good luck and see you out there on Opening Day!

North Park Lake   
Stocking: Rainbow Trout & Gold
03/08/22
04/14/22
05/04/22
11/16/22
                  
Pine Creek at N PARK LK DM BREAST
Stocking: Rainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/31/22
04/08/22

Pine Creek at MOUTH OF WILLOW RN
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/31/22
04/08/22
04/25/22

Pine Creek at ABANDON RR BRG T 575 AND DUNCAN
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
02/28/22
04/08/22
10/18/22

Pine Creek at ABANDONED RR BRG
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/31/22
04/08/22
04/25/22

Pine CreekTrout Stocking
Pine Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Fall Carp On Pine Creek in North Hills of Pittsburgh

 Picked a great early fall day for a Friday afternoon escape on Pine Creek.  I caught and released a few small smallmouth and largemouth bass but hooked into the this reel screamer of a carp.  Danced with this 30 inch creek carp for about 10 minute as it unreeled some line - time after time.  Finally tired it out and beached it - beautiful fish.

Carp On Pine Creek in North Hills of Pittsburgh




Saturday, September 25, 2021

September Smallmouth Bass on Pine Creek in Pittsburgh

 

Had a great day on Pine Creek off of Wildwood Road north of North Park, Allegheny County.  Caught and released 3 sizable smallies and a few shorties.  See Post-Gazette Outdoors report 9.24.2021 below



smallmouth bass Pittsburgh





smallmouth bass Pittsburgh Pine Creek

smallmouth bass Pittsburgh North Park



Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Pittsburgh Creekside Summer Fishing Update

 Mid-summer is here and I wanted to share some of the nice  fish that I've landed so far this season.  These fish come from Pine Creek, Pittsburgh, PA, Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park, PA and Sanibel Island, Florida.  

My first Tiger Muskie at Lake Arthur, PA
My first Tiger Muskie at Lake Arthur, PA

Largemouth Bass at Lake Arthur, PA
Largemouth Bass at Lake Arthur, PA

16 inch Smallmouth Bass on Pine Creek, Wildwood, PA
16 inch Smallmouth Bass on Pine Creek, Wildwood, PA

Jack Cravalle - Sanibel Island, FL
Jack Cravalle - Sanibel Island, FL


Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Trout on Pine Creek, North Park, Pittsburgh

I spent the day on Pine Creek and played catch and release with two rainbow trout and a smallmouth bass. The recent torrential wet weather created some huge tree downfall which will most likely add more productive fishing holes and deep pockets in the creek.  Should make for a good summer of fishing.

Lure: Black and Yellow Spotted Panther Martin Spinner

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills

Trout Fishing Pittsburgh North Hills


Sunday, April 18, 2021

2021 Trout Stocking Schedule for North Park and Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania


2021 Trout Stocking Schedule for North Park and Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Here is the current Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission list of 2021 trout stockings for North Park and Pine Creek in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. PA.  For other western Pennsylvania trout stocking information visit Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

Good luck!

North Park Lake   
Stocking: Rainbow Trout & Gold
03/08/21
04/24/21
05/10/21
12/14/21
                  
Pine Creek at N PARK LK DM BREAST
Stocking: Rainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/26/21
04/14/21

Pine Creek at MOUTH OF WILLOW RN
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/26/21
04/14/21
05/04/21

Pine Creek at ABANDON RR BRG T 575 AND DUNCAN
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
02/25/21
04/14/21
10/19/21

Pine Creek at ABANDONED RR BRG
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only
StockingRainbow TroutBrown Trout and Gold
03/26/21
04/14/21
05/04/21

Pine CreekTrout Stocking
Pine Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Spring on Pine Creek, Wildwood, PA

Went looking for trout on Pine Creek in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and found a nice smallmouth bass and some Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica).

 



Friday, November 13, 2020

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Fall Smallmouth Bass in North Hills of Pittsburgh

I got some fishing in Monday afternoon on Pine Creek off of Wildwood Road (Hampton) outside of North Park in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. I landed 4 smallmouth bass with the biggest being 14 inches. The 14 incher was caught with a chartreuse trout magnet and the others with a Panther Martin spinner.


Pittsburgh Fishing North Park Pine Creek

Pittsburgh Fishing North Park Pine Creek


Fishing the Backwaters of Pine Creek

Caught and released a couple of trout and this creek sucker fish in the backwaters of Pine Creek just north of Pittsburgh in Hampton Townshi...