Canonsburg Lake Information

FISHING

The Commission stocks Canonsburg Lake with trout. It is designated as: Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year-Round Fishing.

Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations apply for all other species of fish. The Commission historically has stocked the lake with Channel Catfish. Other fish species in the lake include:

• Black Crappie
• Bluegill
• Brook Trout - Hatchery
• Brown Bullhead
• Brown Trout - Hatchery
• Channel Catfish
• Common Carp
• Gizzard Shad
• Golden Shiner
• Green Sunfish
• Largemouth Bass
• Sunfish Hybrids
• Pumpkinseed
• Rainbow Trout - Hatchery
• White Crappie
• White Sucker
• Yellow Bullhead
• Yellow Perch

Shore fishing is permitted.

A fishing pier is available for persons with disabilities.

BOATING

Boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats. One launch ramp is available along with associated parking facilities.

Un-powered boats may be moored at the lake in accordance with Commission property regulations. To be used at the lake, boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit (permits are issued by the Commission or PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources).

General Information Related to PFBC Lakes

• PA Lakes - map (NOTE: access closures, draw downs, and other dynamic information is posted to the PA Lakes page)
• Commission Property Regulations
• Biologist Reports
• County Guide