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Chain Pickerel
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Crappie
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania lakes and reservoirs
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Gordon Lake Fishing
A 146-acre Pennsylvania lake in Bedford County.
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Bedford County
Getting to know Gordon Lake
Gordon Lake spans 146 acres according to PFBC, located in Bedford County. Hyndman lies roughly 5 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Evitts Creek. PFBC region: Southcentral.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and rock bass. 2 access areas with ramps serve boats. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
146acres
2ramp access areas
9species listed
1scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Gamefish of Gordon Lake
Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Gordon Lake.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Chain pickerel Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Rock bass Smallmouth bass Walleye Yellow perch
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Gordon Lake
- Gordon Lake Boat Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, electric motors only; owner Unknown
- Gordon Lake Boat Access on Lake Gordonpaved ramp, parking dirt/mud; owner PFBC
Launch points around Gordon Lake
- Koon Lake Boat AccessKoon Lake, 2 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from Gordon 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Gordon Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking schedule for Gordon Lake
PFBC schedules 1 stocking visits to Gordon Lake in 2026, most often walleye; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Compare
Lakes near Gordon Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Lake | 146 | 2 | 9 | ||
| Koon Lake | 2 miles northeast | 233 | 1 | 6 | yes |
| Shawnee Lake | 20 miles north | 451 | 3 | 9 | |
| Somerset Lake | 28 miles northwest | 253 | 2 | 0 | |
| High Point Lake | 29 miles west | 338 | 0 | 8 | |
| Quemahoning Reservoir | 32 miles northwest | 899 | 5 | 8 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Gordon Lake
Still water worth the drive from Gordon Lake
- Koon Lake2 miles northeast
- Shawnee Lake20 miles north
- Somerset Lake28 miles northwest
- High Point Lake29 miles west
- Quemahoning Reservoir32 miles northwest
Tackle counters within reach of Gordon Lake
- Poor Bob's Bait & Tackle, 1319 Hyndman Rdbait and tackle shop, Hyndman, 4 miles
- Coach Ed's Bait and Tucklebait and tackle shop, Schellsburg, 20 miles
- Towns End Bait and Supplybait and tackle shop, Schellsburg, 20 miles
- Poor Bob's Bait & Tackle, 1352 Imlertown Rdbait and tackle shop, Bedford, 24 miles
- Morgs Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Everett, 25 miles
Charter and guide options at Gordon Lake
- Fly Fishing Showfly fishing guide, Somerset, (814) 443-3638
- On Dek Outdoorsfishing guide, Hopewell, (814) 329-8487
- Extreme Hook Fishing Charterscharter, Saxton, (814) 201-4463
Lodging bases for Gordon Lake
- Berlin19 miles
- Meyersdale19 miles
- Bedford20 miles
County guides along Gordon Lake
- Bedford Countyseat: Bedford
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Fish ID
Species of Gordon Lake in photographs
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Answers
Planning a Gordon Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Gordon Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Bedford County, PFBC Southcentral Region, about 5 miles from Hyndman.
How much surface does Gordon Lake cover on the PFBC list?
146 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Gordon Lake?
2 ramp access areas, including Gordon Lake Boat Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Gordon Lake?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, rock bass and smallmouth bass.
What may I keep from Gordon Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Gordon 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.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Gordon Lake?
Yes, 1 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Where do Gordon Lake anglers buy worms?
Poor Bob's Bait & Tackle, about 4 miles away.
Mark Gordon Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.