Lake Arthur Fishing
A 3,224-acre Pennsylvania lake in Butler County.
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Lake Arthur: the basics
PFBC mapping credits Lake Arthur with 3,224 acres of water in Butler County. Ownership on the PFBC record: Moraine State Park. Groceries and gas wait in Prospect, about 4 miles off. PFBC gives Muddy Run as the receiving water. Fisheries staff of the Northwest Region manage it.
PFBC species listings include bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and northern pike. Boaters use 16 access areas with ramps. Special program status: Big Bass Program. It carries the PFBC Best Fishing Waters tag.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The chips for Lake Arthur join the PFBC warmwater and coolwater listing, state records and the stocking schedule.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
PFBC access areas at Lake Arthur
- Bear Run Accesspaved ramp, 100 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Davis Hollow Marinapaved ramp, 50 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- McDanels Accesspaved ramp, 40 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Watt's Bay Accesspaved ramp, 40 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- 528 Accesspaved ramp, 35 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Davis Hollow Boat Launchpaved ramp, 30 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Old Route 422 Accesspaved ramp, 25 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Muddy Creek Access on Lake Arthurboat ramp, 15 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Church Accesspaved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Portersville Bay Accessboat ramp, 10 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Upper 528 Access on Lake Arthurpaved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Big Run Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Burton Road Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Nealy's Point Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Pleasant Valley Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Shannon Run Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
PFBC shore sites on Lake Arthur
- Crescent Bay Boat Rentalshore or carry-in access, 20 hp
Public ramps near Lake Arthur
- West Park Road on Slippery Rock CreekSlippery Rock Creek, 6 miles north
- McConnells Mill AccessSlippery Rock Creek, 9 miles west
- Harmony Boro AccessConnoquenessing Creek, 11 miles south
- Kurtz Ditch AccessGlades Wildlife Area, 12 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Pool elevation at Lake Arthur
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur At Moraine State Park, Pa | 1,190.09 ft lake elevation | Oct 6 10:00 am Not updated since Oct 6, 2026. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 25, 2026 9:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Harvest limits at Lake Arthur
| 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 |
For Lake Arthur, the Summary inland rows hold except where a listing below names it.
Big bass and panfish rules at Lake Arthur
| 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 listings for Lake Arthur
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
- Permitted Cast or Throw Net Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Planned stockings at Lake Arthur
The 2026 schedule lists 1 stockings at Lake Arthur, led by walleye; no per-trip numbers are published.
| 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.
Fisheries surveys of Lake Arthur
- Spring 2022 Muskellunge Survey2022
- Spring 2016 Trapnet and Night Electrofishing Surveys2016
- Spring 2014 Trapnet Survey2014
- Spring 2013 Muskellunge Survey2013
- Spring 2011 Trapnetting and Night Electrofishing Surveys2011
- Spring 2007 Trapnet Sample & Night Electrofishing2007
- April 20 – May 5, 20042004
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Sizing Lake Arthur against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | 3,224 | 16 | 10 | ||
| Lower Hereford Manor Lake | 11 miles southwest | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake Oneida | 11 miles east | 94 | 0 | 0 | |
| Thorn Reservoir | 12 miles east | 0 | 4 | ||
| Glade Dam Lake | 12 miles northeast | 200 | 0 | 5 | |
| Harbar Acres Lake | 13 miles northeast | 20 | 0 | 4 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Near the Lake Arthur area
Lakes in the same region as Lake Arthur
- Lower Hereford Manor Lake11 miles southwest
- Lake Oneida11 miles east
- Thorn Reservoir12 miles east
- Glade Dam Lake12 miles northeast
- Harbar Acres Lake13 miles northeast
Bait and lures on the road to Lake Arthur
- Davis Hollow Marinamarina, Portersville, 1 mile
- Rogers' Rifle Rod & Reelbait and tackle shop, Portersville, 2 miles
- Bud & Bud's Gre at Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Slippery Rock, 6 miles
- Nicholas Enterprisesmarina, Butler, 11 miles
- Neshannock Creek Fly Shop Incfly shop, Volant, 15 miles
- Margetic Marine Servicemarina, New Brighton, 19 miles
Guides and captains for Lake Arthur
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
Boroughs and towns close to Lake Arthur
- Prospect4 miles
- Slippery Rock8 miles
- Shanor-Northvue8 miles
Which counties Lake Arthur reaches
- Butler Countyseat: Butler
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A photo look at the water by Lake Arthur
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Short answers about fishing Lake Arthur
Which PFBC region covers Lake Arthur?
Butler County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 4 miles from Prospect.
What acreage does Lake Arthur have?
About 3,224 acres.
Does PFBC map a boat ramp on Lake Arthur?
PFBC maps 16 ramp access areas; start at Bear Run Access.
Which fish bite for Keystone anglers at Lake Arthur?
Expect bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, northern pike and smallmouth bass.
Which creel limits apply at Lake Arthur?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. It is also a Big Bass Program.
Can a visitor fish Lake Arthur?
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.
Is Lake Arthur on the 2026 stocking schedule?
1 stockings are scheduled for 2026, the first on 2026.
Which listed Pennsylvania shop is the shortest drive to Lake Arthur?
Try Davis Hollow Marina, roughly 1 mile off.
Where is the pool elevation of Lake Arthur posted?
Readings come from USGS, shown above.
Plan a day at Lake Arthur
Check the limits above, then pick an access area.