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Crappie
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** Fishing
A 251-acre Pennsylvania lake in Clarion County.
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Clarion County
What to expect at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** covers 251 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Clarion County. The PFBC layer names PFBC as owner. Emlenton is the nearest place on the Census list, some 5 miles away. The outlet feeds Mill Creek. It is a Northwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, walleye and yellow perch here. PFBC data show 2 access areas with ramps. Best Fishing Waters, per PFBC.
251acres
2ramp access areas
6species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
Fish below are tied to Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Walleye Yellow perch
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Kahle Lake -Clarion Accesspaved ramp, 50 trailer spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner PFBC
- Kahle Lake -Venango Accesspaved ramp, 50 trailer spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner PFBC
Where else to launch near Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Parker CityAllegheny River, 10 miles south
- Fisherman's Cove AccessAllegheny River, 12 miles northwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
| 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 |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**.
Special regulations naming Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Regulations Temporarily Lifted (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
What PFBC biologists wrote about Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- 2008 – 2018 Largemouth Bass Surveys – Night Boat Electrofishing2018
- October 20072007
- Spring 20072007
- Sampling Technique – Trap Netting2005
- October 12-13, 20042004
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** | 251 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Beaver Creek Pd 3 | 4 miles east | 0 | 3 | ||
| Piney Reservoir | 13 miles east | 690 | 0 | 9 | |
| Harbar Acres Lake | 17 miles southwest | 20 | 0 | 4 | yes |
| Glade Dam Lake | 18 miles southwest | 200 | 0 | 5 | |
| Two Mile Run Reservoir | 18 miles north | 144 | 1 | 9 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
Other lakes within a drive of Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Beaver Creek Pd 34 miles east
- Piney Reservoir13 miles east
- Harbar Acres Lake17 miles southwest
- Glade Dam Lake18 miles southwest
- Two Mile Run Reservoir18 miles north
Shops supplying Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** anglers
- Riverview Sportmans Supply IIbait and tackle shop, Clintonville, 12 miles
- Maurer's Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 14 miles
- Kenbest Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Rimersburg, 15 miles
- Rod Z Rodsbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 15 miles
- Black Knight Industriesbait and tackle shop, Franklin, 16 miles
- Jigger Wholesalebait and tackle shop, Franklin, 16 miles
Booking a guided trip on Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- PA State Championship Fishing Tournament Inccharter, Tidioute, (814) 484-3585
- Brecht Fishingfishing guide, Foxburg, (817) 227-7697
- Foxburg Toursfishing guide, Parker, (724) 290-2095
- Bluewater Fishing Chartersoffshore charter, Summerville, (814) 227-2000
Where to spend the night near Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Knox6 miles
- Oil City14 miles
- Franklin14 miles
County pages that cover Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
- Clarion Countyseat: Clarion
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Tim Van Vliet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Answers
Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** fishing, question by question
How far is Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted** from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Clarion County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 5 miles from Emlenton.
How many acres does PFBC give Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
PFBC lists 251 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
Try Kahle Lake -Clarion Access, one of 2 ramp access areas.
Which species does PFBC list for Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, walleye and yellow perch.
Which minimum lengths apply on Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
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.
What has PFBC planned to stock in Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
No 2026 stocking is scheduled for it.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Kahle Lake **Temporarily lifted**?
Closest on our list: Riverview Sportmans Supply II, 12 miles.
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