Keystone Lake, Armstrong County Fishing
A 950-acre Pennsylvania lake in Armstrong County.
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What to expect at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
Keystone Lake, Armstrong County covers 950 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Armstrong County. Atwood is the nearest place on the Census list, some 2 miles away. It is a Southwest Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, rock bass and smallmouth bass here. PFBC data show 2 access areas with ramps. 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 Keystone Lake, Armstrong County by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Where boats go in at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Atwood Accessboat ramp, 22 trailer spaces, 10 hp; owner PFBC/Keystone Power
- Numine Accessboat ramp, 19 trailer spaces, 10 hp; owner PFBC/Keystone Power
Where else to launch near Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Milton Loop AccessMahoning Creek Lake, 11 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
The limits anglers follow at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
| 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 Keystone Lake, Armstrong County.
Program limits at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
| 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 Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Hatchery trucks at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
Keystone Lake, Armstrong County gets 1 scheduled stockings in 2026 (walleye most often); PFBC gives dates, not 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.
Record catches landed at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
| Species | Weight | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 2 lb. 9 oz. | Tom Twincheck | 1983 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania records.
What PFBC biologists wrote about Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Spring 20082008
- 2001 Keystone Lake2001
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Keystone Lake, Armstrong County beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Lake, Armstrong County | 950 | 2 | 9 | ||
| Cummings Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 13 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Crooked Creek Lake | 11 miles west | 350 | 1 | 9 | |
| Mahoning Creek Lake | 12 miles north | 279 | 1 | 10 | |
| Yellow Creek Lake | 18 miles southeast | 720 | 3 | 9 | |
| Conemaugh River Lake | 20 miles south | 640 | 1 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Places near Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
Other lakes within a drive of Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Cummings Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Crooked Creek Lake11 miles west
- Mahoning Creek Lake12 miles north
- Yellow Creek Lake18 miles southeast
- Conemaugh River Lake20 miles south
Shops supplying Keystone Lake, Armstrong County anglers
- Waugaman's Baitbait and tackle shop, Kittanning, 5 miles
- Renosky Lure Incbait and tackle shop, Indiana, 10 miles
- Isenberg Karenbait and tackle shop, Indiana, 12 miles
- Goodman's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ford City, 13 miles
- 119 Antique Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Rochester Mills, 13 miles
- Rosston Eddy Marinamarina, Ford City, 14 miles
Booking a guided trip on Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Penna Comm of-Fish & Boat Commcharter, Reynoldsville, (814) 653-8957
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- Smallies On The Yough Llcfishing guide, Mckeesport, (412) 215-6254
Where to spend the night near Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Indiana11 miles
- Ford City13 miles
- Kittanning13 miles
County pages that cover Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
- Armstrong Countyseat: Kittanning
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Pictures of the species at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County
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Keystone Lake, Armstrong County fishing, question by question
How far is Keystone Lake, Armstrong County from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Armstrong County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 2 miles from Atwood.
How many acres does PFBC give Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
PFBC lists 950 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
Try Atwood Access, one of 2 ramp access areas.
Which species does PFBC list for Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, rock bass, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Which minimum lengths apply on Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
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 Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
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 Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
Yes: 1 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
Closest on our list: Waugaman's Bait, 5 miles.
Did a Pennsylvania record come out of Keystone Lake, Armstrong County?
Bluegill, 2 lb. 9 oz., by Tom Twincheck in 1983.
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