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Dutch Fork Lake Fishing
A 91-acre Pennsylvania lake in Washington County, stocked trout water.
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Washington County
Getting to know Dutch Fork Lake
Dutch Fork Lake spans 91 acres according to PFBC, located in Washington County. Its land and shoreline belong to PFBC. Claysville lies roughly 3 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Dutch Fork. PFBC region: Southwest.
Fish on the PFBC roster: largemouth bass, rainbow trout and brown trout. 2 access areas with ramps serve boats. It is listed as stocked trout water.
91acres
2ramp access areas
3species listed
9scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Gamefish of Dutch Fork Lake
Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Dutch Fork Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
Dutch Fork Lake on the stocked trout list
yesstocked trout water
noopen year-round
noearly season
Southwesttrout region
Trout in Dutch Fork Lake fall under the stocked trout water rules: 5 a day in the regular season from the April 4 opener, 3 a day in the extended season, 7-inch minimum.
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.
Access
Boat access around Dutch Fork Lake
- Dutch Fork Lake (East Side) Accessboat ramp, 100 trailer spaces, electric motors only; owner PFBC
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) Accessboat ramp, 18 trailer spaces, electric motors only; owner PFBC
Launch points around Dutch Fork Lake
- Cross Creek ParkCross Creek Lake, 9 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from Dutch Fork 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Dutch Fork Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking schedule for Dutch Fork Lake
PFBC schedules 9 stocking visits to Dutch Fork Lake in 2026, most often rainbow; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| March 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Claysville Exit 6 – RT 70 Entrance to truck stop |
| March 9, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | First SR 0070 Bridge Upstream Of The Columbia Gas Compressor Station. to Dutch Fork Lake Backwaters | Exit 6-RT70-entrance to the truck stop |
| March 9, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Dutch Fork Lake Dam. to Mouth | Exit 6-RT70-entrance to the truck stop |
| April 18, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Dutch Ford Lake – 3 miles west of Claysville |
| April 20, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | First SR 0070 Bridge Upstream Of The Columbia Gas Compressor Station. to Dutch Fork Lake Backwaters | Exit 6-RT70-entrance to the truck stop |
| April 20, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Dutch Fork Lake Dam. to Mouth | Exit 6-RT70-entrance to the truck stop |
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Dutch Ford Lake – 3 miles west of Claysville |
| October 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Dutch Ford Lake – 3 miles west of Claysville |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Surveys
PFBC biologist reports on Dutch Fork Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lakes near Dutch Fork Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork Lake | 91 | 2 | 3 | yes | |
| Cross Creek Lake | 9 miles northeast | 244 | 1 | 6 | |
| Ryerson Station Reservoir | 17 miles south | 62 | 0 | 0 | |
| Canonsburg Lake | 20 miles northeast | 76 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Peters Twp. Lake | 21 miles northeast | 36 | 0 | 3 | |
| Wisecarver Reservoir | 21 miles southeast | 18 | 0 | 4 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Dutch Fork Lake
Still water worth the drive from Dutch Fork Lake
- Cross Creek Lake9 miles northeast
- Ryerson Station Reservoir17 miles south
- Canonsburg Lake20 miles northeast
- Peters Twp. Lake21 miles northeast
- Wisecarver Reservoir21 miles southeast
Tackle counters within reach of Dutch Fork Lake
- FlyfishingSWPAbait and tackle shop, Avella, 4 miles
- Cross Creek Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Avella, 10 miles
- Gander Mountain, 1500 W Chestnut Stbait and tackle shop, Washington, 10 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 60 Old Mill Blvdbait and tackle shop, Washington, 14 miles
- Flip Clip Fishingbait and tackle shop, Bulger, 21 miles
Charter and guide options at Dutch Fork Lake
- 84 Lakescharter, Eighty Four, (724) 228-8527
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
- Little Joes Stream Guidefishing guide, Waynesburg, (304) 816-7483
Lodging bases for Dutch Fork Lake
- Wolfdale10 miles
- Washington12 miles
- East Washington13 miles
County guides along Dutch Fork Lake
- Washington Countyseat: Washington
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Fish ID
Species of Dutch Fork Lake in photographs
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Answers
Planning a Dutch Fork Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Dutch Fork Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Washington County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 3 miles from Claysville.
How much surface does Dutch Fork Lake cover on the PFBC list?
91 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Dutch Fork Lake?
2 ramp access areas, including Dutch Fork Lake (East Side) Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Dutch Fork Lake?
On the PFBC roster: largemouth bass, rainbow trout and brown trout.
What may I keep from Dutch Fork Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Dutch Fork Lake?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Dutch Fork Lake?
Yes, 9 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Where do Dutch Fork Lake anglers buy worms?
FlyfishingSWPA, about 4 miles away.
Mark Dutch Fork Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.