Fishing Lake Arthur

AKA: Moraine Park Lake

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Lake Arthur, PA

Popular Fish Species Lake Arthur, PA

Lake Arthur Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Arthur, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass is likely to be in the area. Fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and wipers. Live bait is very very effective here, and these chubby fish can be caught year round.

Lake Arthur Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Lake Arthur due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure.

Lake Arthur Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

This year a healthy population of channel cats populate the waters of Lake Arthur and can be found all around the lake. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with standard catfish baits.

Lake Arthur Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, muskie and northern pike at Lake Arthur in Pennsylvania.

Located within Moraine State Park, Lake Arthur is a 3,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state. This warm-water fishery offers a nice variety of fish species. Crappie, bass, catfish and sunfish are all popular here, as are striped bass, muskellunge, walleye, and northern pike. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. The lake has multiple boat launch facilities, a marina, boat rental and fishing docks.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Arthur

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Lake Arthur Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Crescent Bay Boat Rental
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
724 368-9955

Marinas

Davis Hollow Marina
N Shore Dr
Portersville, PA 16051
724 368-9346

Watts Bay Marina
N Shore Dr
Portersville, PA 16051
717 787-2869

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

528 Boat Ramp
Located just east of the Prospect Road bridge, on the north side of the lake, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Bear Run Boat Ramp
This is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking for sixty vehicles with trailers. It is located just west of the Benjamin Franklin Highway bridge, on the south side of the lake.

Burton Road Boat Launch
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, this is a one-lane ramp with limited parking.

Davis Hollow Public Boat Ramp
Located at Davis Hollow Marina, on the north side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of parking.

McDanels Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Old 422 Boat Ramp
Located in Regional Park, on the south side of the lake, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Pleasant Valley Boat Ramp
Located in Moraine State Park, on the south side of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Porters Cove Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Watts Bay Public Boat Ramp
Located at Watts Bay Marina, on the north side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.