Pymatuning was host to 119 fishing tournaments in 2021on the Pennsylvania side of the lake. That included 102 bass, 5 crappie, 5 walleye, and 7 multi-species tournaments which also includes kids derbies. All of the new habitat sites will be shared with anglers through the fish habitat improvement maps available on the PFBC website. The shoreline stabilization portions of the plan will also increase angler access from shore. Pymatuning State Park is a destination for many anglers. The park offers many different overnight accommodations including multiple campgrounds and modern cabins.
The McArthur Access project site includes a gravel launch area that will allow kayak and small fishing boat anglers access to parts of the lake that before were a diffcult paddle to get to and fish.