Northern Pike:
The bait selection tip for landing a pike in the Conemaugh- Kiski River is to use four to ten inch minnows/ shiners. Also, pike prefer a rocky type bottom, which makes the Conemaugh- Kiski River canoe float an excellent fishing adventure. Pike are also found in the lake, but the hot tip for shoreline action on the Conemaugh is to follow the dam site fishing trail down to the outflow tail water. Another excellent suggestion is to float the Conemaugh tail water by canoe, accessing the dam site's outflow canoe launch. Pike fishing is also highly recommended in two spots on the Kiski River, where Blackleggs Creek and Roaring Run flow into the Kiski River.

Muskie:
The hotspots for muskie at Loyalhanna are the outflow area, and large pool in boulder- rock type settings about fifty yards down from the outflow area. Here the depth levels vary, allowing muskie access shallow waters for feeding. Anglers have an excellent chance of battling a muskie in the lake, where fishermen are able to make use of the Bush Recreation Area boat launch. Hot spots on the lake include taking the boat up near the dam site to challenge large bottom feeders, trolling the shallow headwater entrance for muskie that roam shallow depths for feeding purposes. If trolling, be sure to stay in the channel (twenty yards out from shoreline) because the headwaters have developed into more of a canoe/ small fishing boat area. Recommended uses for muskie are jigs and large minnows/ shiners. If a muskie follows in your lure, but does not bite, do not give up hope. Options are changing the lure and trying again, or using the same lure, but reeling it by the muskie at a different pace.

Bass:
The best bet for catching a largemouth is to work stumps and logs near shore in the Conemaugh and Loyalhanna Lakes. A canoe launch at the Blairsville Recreation Area provides access to the Conemaugh backwaters, while the Bush Recreation Area boat launch is provided for anglers at Loyalhanna. Effective strategies include using attractive jigs, plugs, night crawlers, and crayfish. Hotspots for largemouth bass at Loyalhanna are the spacious cove, where Serviceberry Run converges with the lake and the abundant inlets of the headwater. At Conemaugh, an angler can not go wrong, the Blairsville Recreation Area provides anglers with lake canoe access, while the dam site canoe outflow launch provides anglers with the opportunity to float the Conemaugh River as it journeys to Saltsburg. The Conemaugh River is developing into an outstanding smallmouth river for anglers. Disabled anglers are encouraged to use the boat launch area at Bow Ridge.

Trout:
At Conemaugh, the best bet for landing a nice- sized trout is to follow the dam site fishing trail to the dam sites fast- paced tail water areas. Here, the fast- paced waters and rocky bottom provide a fair chance for anglers to land a trout. Fresh water shrimp discovered in the outflow serve as proof of the dramatic water quality improvements. At Loyalhanna, trout have been caught at the Serviceberry Run Cove, where a small stream merges into the lake. Another trout hotspot on the Loyalhanna Lake is the Bush Recreation Area shoreline. Also, try the Kiski River, where Blackleggs Creek and Roaring Run flow into the river. Large Brown and Rainbow Trout have been reportedly caught there on a consistent basis. Success comes with the use of live bait such as red worms, nightcrawlers, maggots, milworms, and attractive lures such as cp swings and rooster tails.

Walleye:
Walleye, sauger, and saugeye are sought after by anglers, especially in the spring and early summer. The best bet for landing a walleye is to try the outflow areas below the Conemaugh and Loyalhanna Dams. Walleye, a predatory fish, feed on other fish, frogs, crayfish, and insects. The best choices for bait include jigs, night crawlers, and minnows.