East Branch Clarion River Lake
A cold, clear lake in Elk State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It's one of the few lakes in the state stocked with lake trout, and it also holds walleye, smallmouth bass, and muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rocky shorelines and points in the clear water.
Lake Trout
Stocked as yearlings. Deep, cold water in summer.
Walleye
Stocked as fry. Points and channel edges at low light.
Muskellunge
Stocked as fingerlings. Big baits in fall.
Brown & Rainbow Trout
Cold-water fishing in the lake and the streams that feed it.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Instanter Drive LaunchPublicOperated by Elk State Park, upper lakeDirections ↗
- 2Dam Area LaunchPublicOperated by the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in East Branch Clarion River 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
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Search more bait shops near East Branch Clarion River Lake ↗Local tips
- The very clear water calls for light line and natural colors.
- Lake trout go deep in summer. Use downriggers or vertical jigging.
- Native brook trout live in the smaller park streams.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.