Conemaugh River Lake Fishing
A 640-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Indiana County.
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Conemaugh River Lake at a glance
Expect about 640 acres of reservoir at Conemaugh River Lake, a water of Indiana County. Ownership falls to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The closest Census town is Blairsville, about 5 miles away. Its outflow runs to Conemaugh River. The Southwest Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, sauger and yellow perch, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 1 access area with a ramp.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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This roster for Conemaugh River Lake comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Launching at Conemaugh River Lake
- Bow Ridge (ADA Use only) Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner COE
Walk-in fishing at Conemaugh River Lake
- Aultmans Run Accessshore or carry-in access
- Saltsburg Boro fishing access, Saltsburgshore or carry-in access
- Tunnelview Access – Conemaugh Damshore or carry-in access
- Bairdstown Bridge fishing access, Blairsvilleshore or carry-in access
- Upper Conemaugh River Lakeshore or carry-in access
- Wyotech Parkshore or carry-in access
More ramps close to Conemaugh River Lake
- Tailwater AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 5 miles west
- Christopher's Road AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 6 miles southwest
- Keystone State Park LakeKeystone Lake, 6 miles south
- Salem AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 6 miles southwest
- Alexandria LaunchLoyalhanna Creek, 7 miles southwest
- Sanderson AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 9 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Conemaugh River Lake water elevation
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Lake | 911.17 ft lake elevation | Oct 25 8:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 25, 2026 9:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (CWMS) reading for Conemaugh River Lake, PA (NAVD88), recorded October 23, 2026; retrieved October 23, 2026. Values are provisional.
Seasons and limits for Conemaugh River Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Conemaugh River Lake; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Field reports from Conemaugh River Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Conemaugh River Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh River Lake | 640 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Loyalhanna Lake | 5 miles west | 479 | 0 | 7 | |
| Keystone Lake, Westmoreland County | 6 miles south | 78 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Beaver Run Reservoir | 11 miles west | 1,125 | 0 | 0 | |
| Twin Lakes Number One Reservoir | 12 miles southwest | 30 | 0 | 4 | yes |
| Twin Lakes Number Two Reservoir -upper twin lake | 12 miles southwest | 20 | 0 | 4 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Close to Conemaugh River Lake
More still water around Conemaugh River Lake
- Loyalhanna Lake5 miles west
- Keystone Lake, Westmoreland County6 miles south
- Beaver Run Reservoir11 miles west
- Twin Lakes Number One Reservoir12 miles southwest
- Twin Lakes Number Two Reservoir -upper twin lake12 miles southwest
Bait sellers a drive from Conemaugh River Lake
- Moff Frank Fbait and tackle shop, Latrobe, 10 miles
- Renosky Lure Incbait and tackle shop, Indiana, 14 miles
- River Road Bait and Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Apollo, 14 miles
- Isenberg Karenbait and tackle shop, Indiana, 15 miles
- Gander Mountain, 435 Grove Stbait and tackle shop, Greensburg, 16 miles
- Ligonier Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ligonier, 16 miles
Guide services listing Conemaugh River Lake
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- Smallies On The Yough Llcfishing guide, Mckeesport, (412) 215-6254
- Fly Fishing Showfly fishing guide, Somerset, (814) 443-3638
Boroughs offering beds near Conemaugh River Lake
- Blairsville5 miles
- Derry9 miles
- Loyalhanna10 miles
Counties holding Conemaugh River Lake
- Indiana Countyseat: Indiana
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Ridges, rivers and lakes around Conemaugh River Lake, pictured
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Questions on Conemaugh River Lake, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Conemaugh River Lake sit?
Its shore lies in Indiana County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 5 miles from Blairsville.
What surface area does PFBC give Conemaugh River Lake?
The PFBC layer shows 640 acres.
How many ramps reach Conemaugh River Lake?
1 ramp access area; Bow Ridge (ADA Use only) Access has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Conemaugh River Lake?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, sauger and yellow perch, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Conemaugh River Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
What do license fees run for a trip to Conemaugh River Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Will Conemaugh River Lake see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Conemaugh River Lake?
Moff Frank F is nearest, 10 miles away.
Does Conemaugh River Lake have a level reading?
The water level band above shows USGS and the Corps of Engineers.
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