Fishing

The fishing on the Allegheny River, Kinzua Reservoir, and many streams in the area provide some of the best fishing in the world. The Pennsylvania State record Walleye and Northern Pike were both caught out of the Allegheny Reservoir.

I COT A Fish

When: April - December 2009

I COT A Fish is a year long fishing event in which there will be tagged fish stocked all over Warren County worth various prizes. One fish will be worth a major cash prize of $2,000! There will also be large fish contests throughout the year.

Contests Include:

April Angler Contest- for the largest trout weighed in
The July “Eye” Contest- for the largest Walleye weighed in
September: “Smash the Bass Contest”- for the largest bass weighed in
October: “Husky Musky Contest”- for the largest musky brought in

All fish caught in these tournaments will be officially weighed in at Allegheny Field & Stream.

To Enter: you will need to purchase an I COT A Fish badge. Badges are $7.00 for an adult and $5.00 for youth.

Badges can be purchased at:

Allegheny Field and Stream
Bowers Liberty Safe
Clarendon Service Center Convenience Store
Tidioute True Value
Wild Wind Sports
Swanson’s Barn
Tall Tales Sporting Goods

Goals of COT:
1. Improve the collaboration, communication and marketing of events and activities happening within Warren County.

2. Develop new-multi day events and activities within Warren County that will also compliment existing
events. Events will promote the attributes and culture of the county. These events will showcase our area and encourage people to visit.

3. Facilitate and coordinate the development and construction of additional tourism related infrastructure and assets.

I COT A Fish Official Rules (23.5 KB)

Pennsylvania State Fishing Tournament

When: September 26-27, 2009
Where: Tidioute, PA

Tidioute Pennsylvania is home to the Pennsylvania State fishing tournament. This event takes place on the last full weekend in September. This year it the tournament will be held September 26th-27th.

For More Information: www.nwengineering.com/tourney.html

Fishing Adventures

Allegheny Guide Service

Guides

Red Childress: Red has been guiding on the Allegheny River for the past 13 years. He has many impressive citation fish to his resume. His specialty is guiding clients to trophy browns and rainbows as well as trophy muskies. One of his favorite techniques during the 'dog days' of summer is guiding clients after dark for big browns and muskies.

If a winter trip is what you are looking for, the Allegheny River is the place to be!! The river rarely freezes from the Kinzua outflow to the city of Warren. If in the rare case the river does freeze prior to your trip, we will bust out the ice the day before to ensure your trip is a success. If fat fish are what you want, come fish with Red during the months of December-April................. If you can handle it!!!!

Charlie Brant: Charlie is a professional walleye angler and was born and raised in the Kinzua valley prior to the completion of The Reservoir. Charlie knows where every stump, hump, road and bridge is located and will provide you with a wealth of information on how to fish the big water of the Allegheny Reservoir.

Charlie specializes in guiding clients for walleye and muskies on The Reservoir as well as Chautauqua Lake, NY. (He, along with Red, are both licensed guides in New York.) He absolutely loves fishing on the' hard water' of both Chautauqua and The Reservoir for various species of fish including: walleye, perch, panfish, trout and muskies.

Charlie's professional career has taken him to the great walleye/musky waters of Minnesota and throughout the Great Lakes region. His diversified approach for big water fishing will be a great asset for those interested in learning how to apply his techniques on your local waters.

Charlie's availability varies from month to month as he competes in a rigorous schedule of professional fishing tournaments. Please try to give Charlie early notice if you are interested in a trip as his dates are limited from April thru September.

To Schedule Your Adventure:

Allegheny River Trips
Call: Red Childress at 814-723-5912 (home) or 814-688-2309 (cell)

Chautauqua Lake/Kinzua Dam Trips
Call: Charlie Brant at 814-757-9514 (home) or 814-688-7556 (cell)

Allegheny Guide Service
Location: 175 Alpine Way Warren PA 16365
Email: musky@westpa.net
Pennsylvania/New York Licensed Fishing Guides
Fully Insured