Rare Fish Caught in Allegheny River
An Armstrong County man caught a rare fish on the Allegheny River. KDKA's Dave Crawley has the story.
Allegheny River Lock 9
At the time this video was posted (2012) Locks 5 --9: No recreational service available.-Service available by appointment for commercial vessels at the upper locks.
UPDATE 2019: There's one accessory that is a must for a successful trip down the Allegheny River.
“Always wear your life jacket,” reminded Carol Vernon, Army Corps of Engineers spokeswoman.
Starting on Memorial Day, Butler County residents will be able to take their recreational boats down the Allegheny River — from Lock 9 at Rimer in Armstrong County, through Lock 8 in Mosgrove; Lock 7 at Kittanning, and Lock 5 in Freeport — all the way to the Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
Because of a partnership between the Army Corps, the Allegheny River Development Corporation and the Upper Monongahela River Associates, funding is provided to keep those locks open from noon to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays through early fall.
“We try to remind people, before they get out on their boat or kayak, look to see where they are trying to go,” Vernon said.
She warns boaters to be aware of “fixed-crest dams” that are hard to see when you are traveling on the water. “You have to know where those are located,” Vernon said encouraging boaters to visit lrp.usace.army.mil.
Some tips for those using the locks: Boats and kayaks need 80 to 100 feet of line, and life vests are a must.
While some are using paddleboards on the river, the boards are not allowed in the locks.
For a stop off point, Kittanning Riverfront Park is a popular location when the summer weather blows into town, said P.J. Wilhelm, Armstrong County Tourist Bureau executive director.
“We have such a beautiful area, that's one thing that makes us so unique,” Wilhelm said. “Not many towns are set right on a lock.”
After the Memorial Day Parade, summer attractions start, Wilhelm said. One event is the Waves of Thunder, a motorcycle event, June 7 to 9 held by the river and featuring vendors, live music and a motorcycle and car show.
People also can fish on the Allegheny, Wilhelm said. For people who want to swim, Crooked Creek Park is 10 minutes away from Kittanning, she said.
Kittanning and East Brady are part of the Armstrong Rails to Trails.
The 36-mile long Armstrong Trail is located on the former Allegheny Valley Railroad line along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Clarion counties. The trail links such towns as Ford City, Kittanning and East Brady.
A public boat launch on the Armstrong side of the East Brady Bridge is open year-round at no charge at Lock 9, said Susan Buechele, East Brady Borough secretary. Boating is the most popular recreational activity, she said. During the recreational boating season, a public dock is put in at Bradys Bend.
A summer attraction is Riverfest, which is an annual event that has taken place for 27 years in East Brady, Buechele said. A parade, fireworks, carnival and food vendors are part of the four-day festivities, which will take place from July 25 to 28.
Also, bald eagle nests can be spotted along the river, she said. Nearby attractions, including restaurants that are nestled along the river, can turn a visit into an all-day trip, Buechele said.
Eagle Associate Managing Editor Donna Sybert contributed to this report.
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fishing allegheny river near TIDIOUTE Pennsylvania
fishing allegheny river near TIDIOUTE Pennsylvania
Allegheny river, TIDIOUTE, pa.
Ed and I launched at Tidioute Sunday,
made it all the way to Rt62 bridge (~15 miles) no trouble with river. (~11:00
AMstart).
We caught ~5 suckers and 12 riffle minnows at Bonnie Brae w size 20
hooks and night crawler chunks to use as bait.
Fished that pool for ½ hour with
no success. Went to next pool for ½ hour, no success. Moved up past Indian
waters…
Nate caught 1 ~ 12” smallmouth (and missed one) at the Stone house (~6
miles up from Tidioute launch). Then we went for a ride all the way to the Rt
62 bridge. We anchored near bridge, went ½ mile past bridge and drifted down ~1
mile past bridge, no luck. Anywhere from 9’ to 1.5’ depth…Most drifts closer to
launch side.
Monday, we launched at Buckaloons launch ($5fee) (to save on
boat gas/travel time) and to give it a try. Getting boat off the trailer was
easy,
getting it back on with current was very tricky.
Sunday we had no
luck…we caught more bait fish bellow the bridge in the shallows. This time they
were mostly baby perch!!
Drone footage of Allegheny River in Parker, PA
I got some good footage of the river today. The wind was blowing pretty good so I didn't take it up too high but still good footage.
A Trip to the Allegheny River
A Saturday night spent at the Allegheny river bank! Didn’t get any flatheads but caught a few other species none the less!
[Wikipedia] Allegheny River
The Allegheny River /ælᵻˈɡeɪni/ is a principal tributary of the Ohio River; it is located in the Eastern United States. The Allegheny River joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the Point of Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Allegheny River is, by volume, the main headstream of the Ohio River.
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A Peaceful Exploration of Buffalo Creek and the Allegheny River Freeport, PA to Lock 5
This video was recorded on a beautiful fall evening in late October of 2017. I decided to check out a section of the Allegheny River I had never been to- but first I revisited an old favorite section of Buffalo Creek (just South of Freeport)- where I paddled as far as I could in the backwaters before rocks and rapids prevented further travel upcreek. The section runs from the Freeport Community Boat Launch to Lock 5 (near Natrona, PA). The Allegheny River is wide and set in a deep gorge in this section (with the hills of Harrison Hills County Park)- Allegheny County towering 400' above to the West. Freeport is in Armstrong County, PA (about 27 miles Northeast of Pittsburgh, PA). Heading South, one passes a point where 4 counties converge (Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny and Westmoreland).
Ice Jams on the Allegheny River in Armstrong County, PA (Freeport to Ford City)
Here is a last minute trip I made on Sunday 1-21-2018 to see a natural pheonomenon that occurs about once every three to five years (massive ice jams). A frequent cause of flooding in Pittsburgh, and points North is ice that builds up on the Allegheny River. The ice creates dams, that hold water back. Water was quite high as ice was into the trees. Eventually the ice thaws enough and starts moving to another location, where it may get stuck again (depending on the preceeding weather conditions)
I stopped at Freeport, Allegheny River Lock and Dam 5 (USACE), Rosston, Ford City, and Manorville, with the blue bridge at the end being in Kittanning (although the borough of Kittanning is beyond the Bridge)
This is what being on the river is all about....
River time is family time. This clip is a glimpse of why we go to the river :)
More Kittanning Snow
More snow in Kittanning just during the beginning of 2011. This is probably the biggest storm we have had so far this year who knows how much more we are expecting. = ) Thanks for watching. Please check out my main youtube channel 'KingPhilip103085'.
Allegany river hellbender
This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Fog on the Allegheny River
A walk on the bike trails on a foggy day.
Armstrong County- The Heart of Western PA
Armstrong County, The Heart of Western PA.
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ADV Ride - Lock 9 on the Allegheny River and Poseytown Road
ADV Ride from Lock 9 to the top of Poseytown Road
Kayak Found Floating in Allegheny River
4/15/2018 - Emergency rescue teams were dispatched when a kayak was seen floating upside down in the middle of the Allegheny River near the boat launch area of Manorville. 9-1-1 dispatchers said they were notified at 6:22 PM Sunday, April 15, 2018, with the report of a capsized boat floating down the river.
According to Manor Township Police Officer Steven Cippel, no one was in the kayak.
Allegheny River search
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Heavy Rains on the Allegheny!
Heavy Rains pouring into the Allegheny River and the Allegheny Reservoir.
Volunteers Help Bring Docks Back to Kittanning
A convoy of four boats bring back the floating platforms from storage at the Cove near Tarrtown to Kittanning Riverfront Park. This video chronicles the trek made on June 18, 2017. Placement of the docks along the Park's amphitheater bring boaters up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh to enjoy entertainment and the town.
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