Bradys Run Lake Fishing
A 26-acre Pennsylvania lake in Beaver County, year-round stocked trout water.
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What to expect at Bradys Run Lake
Bradys Run Lake covers 26 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Beaver County. Patterson Heights is the nearest place on the Census list, some 2 miles away. The outlet feeds South Branch Brady Run. It is a Southwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages largemouth bass, channel catfish and rainbow trout here. Trout rules here follow its status as year-round stocked trout water. It carries Big Bass Program rules. Best Fishing Waters, per PFBC.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Fish below are tied to Bradys Run Lake by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
How trout fit into Bradys Run Lake
PFBC lists Bradys Run Lake among stocked trout waters, so the statewide trout creel of 5 (3 in the extended season) and the 7-inch minimum apply. Being year-round, it does not close to trout fishing ahead of the opener.
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Stocked Trout Waters layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), p. 10, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Where boats go in at Bradys Run Lake
PFBC lists no ramp access area on Bradys Run Lake; the closest ramps are below.
Where else to launch near Bradys Run Lake
- New Brighton AccessBeaver River, 3 miles east
- Bridgewater Crossing AccessOhio River, 4 miles southeast
- Monaca AccessOhio River, 4 miles southeast
- Rochester AccessOhio River, 5 miles southeast
- Ohioville Borough AccessLittle Beaver Creek, 10 miles southwest
- Bevington Boat AccessBeaver River, 12 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
The limits anglers follow at Bradys Run Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Bradys Run Lake.
Program limits at Bradys Run Lake
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
Special regulations naming Bradys Run Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Hatchery trucks at Bradys Run Lake
Bradys Run Lake gets 5 scheduled stockings in 2026 (rainbow most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Channel Catfish (yearling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| April 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Brady Run Park Office-SR51- Ice Arena |
| April 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Brady Run Park Office SR51 – Ice Arena |
| April 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Brady Run Park Office SR51 – Ice Arena |
| November 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Brady Run Park Office-SR51- Ice Arena |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
What PFBC biologists wrote about Bradys Run Lake
- 2020 Night Electrofishing Survey2020
- Spring 2017 Lake Survey2017
- 2008 Spring Electrofishing2009
- May 20072007
- June 15, 20062006
- 2005 Sampling Technique – Electrofishing2005
- May 19, 20032003
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Bradys Run Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradys Run Lake | 26 | 0 | 3 | yes | |
| Brush Creek Park Pond | 8 miles northeast | 2 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Hopewell Township Park Pond | 11 miles southeast | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Lower Hereford Manor Lake | 12 miles northeast | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Main Lake | 16 miles south | 101 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Raccoon Creek State Park Upper Pond **Permanent Drawdown** | 16 miles south | 8 | 0 | 2 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Places near Bradys Run Lake
Other lakes within a drive of Bradys Run Lake
- Brush Creek Park Pond8 miles northeast
- Hopewell Township Park Pond11 miles southeast
- Lower Hereford Manor Lake12 miles northeast
- Main Lake16 miles south
- Raccoon Creek State Park Upper Pond **Permanent Drawdown**16 miles south
Shops supplying Bradys Run Lake anglers
- Fc's Skate Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, New Brighton, 3 miles
- Fishing Onlinebait and tackle shop, New Brighton, 3 miles
- Margetic Marine Servicemarina, New Brighton, 3 miles
- Reddi Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Beaver, 4 miles
- Bridgewater Landings Marinamarina, Beaver, 4 miles
- Patterson Fishing Toolbait and tackle shop, Ambridge, 11 miles
Booking a guided trip on Bradys Run Lake
- 84 Lakescharter, Eighty Four, (724) 228-8527
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
- Smallies On The Yough Llcfishing guide, Mckeesport, (412) 215-6254
Where to spend the night near Bradys Run Lake
- New Brighton3 miles
- Beaver Falls3 miles
- Beaver4 miles
County pages that cover Bradys Run Lake
- Beaver Countyseat: Beaver
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Pictures of the species at Bradys Run Lake
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Bradys Run Lake fishing, question by question
How far is Bradys Run Lake from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Beaver County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 2 miles from Patterson Heights.
How many acres does PFBC give Bradys Run Lake?
PFBC lists 26 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Bradys Run Lake?
No ramp exists in the access data; use a nearby one.
Which species does PFBC list for Bradys Run Lake?
The Commission names largemouth bass, channel catfish and rainbow trout.
Which minimum lengths apply on Bradys Run Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Program rules apply too: Big Bass Program.
Do I need a trout permit at Bradys Run Lake?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
What has PFBC planned to stock in Bradys Run Lake?
Yes: 5 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Bradys Run Lake?
Closest on our list: Fc's Skate Bait & Tackle, 3 miles.
Add Bradys Run Lake to the Pennsylvania trip list
Buy the license and any permit before you drive.