Conneaut Lake
929-acre natural lake at the town of Conneaut Lake in Crawford County. A 2025 PFBC survey recorded 20 species including muskellunge, northern pike, walleye and both black basses.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Conneaut Lake public boat rampPublicPublic boat ramp and water access, Crawford County, PADirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Conneaut Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Conneaut Lake ↗Local tips
- PFBC's 2025 trap-net survey found 20 species, including muskellunge and northern pike.
- Check PFBC for current launch and local rules.
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