Fishing licenses issued by either Ohio or Pennsylvania are honored anywhere on the lake, but only Ohio licensed fishermen can fish from the Ohio shore and Pennsylvania licensed fishermen from the Pennsylvania shore. Species of fish include walleye, muskellunge, carp, crappies, largemouth and smallmouth bass and many others. Ice fishing during the winter months is also a popular form of recreation.
Pymatuning State Park Office near Jamestown. (724) 932-3141
For complete script: PA
DCNR - State Parks
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission fish.state.pa.us
OH Fishing
Pymatuning is known for its fine walleye fishing and has the reputation of being one of the best fishing lakes in the state. Anglers will also find good catches of crappie, black bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Either an Ohio or Pennsylvania fishing license is required for boat fishing while bank fishing requires a license from the applicable state.
Pymatuning State Park Office Andover (440) 293-6030
For complete script: OH ODNR - State Parks
fishing articles
"Bassin"
with a Fly Rod
by Karl Power
"Ice-Out
Pymatuning Walleye"
by Darl Black
"Walleye" Lakes and Reservoirs
by unknown author
Photos and Discriptions