WATERS WE FISH

Middle Allegheny River--This is Jeff's primary water for guide trips, with smallmouth bass being the main focus from early spring through early winter.

The Middle Allegheny River begins at the tailwaters of Kinzua Dam (Allegheny Reservoir) and ends at East Brady, where the influence of Lock and Dam 9 marks the start of the navigable, lower Allegheny.  Keystone Connection guide trips on the middle Allegheny take place in the section between Kennerdell and East Brady.  Smallmouth bass are the most common gamefish species in this section; walleyes occur in good numbers, as do muskies and northern pike.  The middle Allegheny can be characterized as a combination of slow pools, rocky runs and fast riffles.

We launch out of East Brady, Foxburg/Parker or Kennerdell, depending on which section of the river we plan to fish during the outing.  

Keystone Lake--Trips to Armstrong County's Keystone Lake are aimed at largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and muskies. Muskie trips can be tailored to the client's wishes: casting, trolling or a combination of the two. Fishing is out of a Lund Pro-V 1900 .

Keystone Lake, commonly called Keystone Power Dam, is the water source for nearby  coal-fired Keystone Generating Station.  The lake supports a strong largemouth and smallmouth bass population, as well as crappies and muskies (tigers and pure).  Its walleye population is marginal, numbers-wise, but large fish are available.

Featuring several prominent points and humps, and also a rich blend of submerged vegetation, Keystone fishes more like a natural lake than a typical Pennsylvania reservoir.  Deep drop-offs, laydowns, creek channels and stump fields add to the mix.

Despite intensive fishing pressure Keystone Lake continues to provide good, though challenging, fishing opportunities.