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Smallmouth Bass
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Lake Latonka Fishing
A 260-acre Pennsylvania lake in Mercer County.
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Mercer County
Getting to know Lake Latonka
Lake Latonka spans 260 acres according to PFBC, located in Mercer County. Lake Latonka lies under a mile from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Cool Spring Creek. PFBC region: Northwest.
260acres
0ramp access areas
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Lake Latonka
Lake Latonka has no ramp on file with PFBC; nearby options follow.
Launch points around Lake Latonka
- Big Bend AccessShenango River Lake, 7 miles west
- Launch #1Lake Wilhelm, 8 miles northeast
- Launch #2Lake Wilhelm, 9 miles north
- MarinaLake Wilhelm, 10 miles north
- Launch #4Lake Wilhelm, 10 miles north
- Marina PointLake Wilhelm, 10 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from Lake Latonka
| 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 Lake Latonka.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Lakes near Lake Latonka compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Latonka | 260 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lake Wilhelm | 10 miles north | 1,739 | 9 | 7 | |
| Shenango River Lake | 13 miles west | 3,559 | 9 | 11 | |
| Buhl Lake | 16 miles west | 0 | 0 | yes | |
| Cascade Quarry | 21 miles south | 6 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Mud Lake | 21 miles northwest | 16 | 0 | 2 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Lake Latonka
Still water worth the drive from Lake Latonka
- Lake Wilhelm10 miles north
- Shenango River Lake13 miles west
- Buhl Lake16 miles west
- Cascade Quarry21 miles south
- Mud Lake21 miles northwest
Tackle counters within reach of Lake Latonka
- R & L Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Greenville, 9 miles
- Lake Wilhelm Marina & Snack Shopmarina, Sandy Lake, 10 miles
- Neshannock Creek Fly Shop Incfly shop, Volant, 12 miles
- Bill's Field & Stream & Archerybait and tackle shop, Transfer, 12 miles
- Baits Are Usbait and tackle shop, Utica, 14 miles
- Jamestown Boat Rental Incmarina, Greenville, 15 miles
Charter and guide options at Lake Latonka
- Urban Fly Companyfly fishing guide, Hermitage, (724) 977-2477
- Hooked On Fishin'fishing guide, Mercer, (724) 944-8766
- Netfish And Chillfishing guide, Stoneboro, (724) 841-7975
Lodging bases for Lake Latonka
- Mercer5 miles
- Grove City10 miles
- Greenville14 miles
County guides along Lake Latonka
- Mercer Countyseat: Mercer
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Fish ID
Species of Lake Latonka in photographs
Photo: Engbretson Eric, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Planning a Lake Latonka trip: the questions
How do I find Lake Latonka on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Mercer County, PFBC Northwest Region, under a mile from Lake Latonka.
How much surface does Lake Latonka cover on the PFBC list?
260 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Lake Latonka?
PFBC shows no ramp here; see the nearby list.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Lake Latonka?
The Commission lists no species here.
What may I keep from Lake Latonka?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Lake Latonka?
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 Lake Latonka?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do Lake Latonka anglers buy worms?
R & L Bait & Tackle, about 9 miles away.
Mark Lake Latonka on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.