Fishing At Pymatuning Lake

AKA: Pymatuning Reservoir

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white bass, yellow perch and muskie at Pymatuning Lake in Ohio.

Splitting the Ohio/Pennsylvania state border, Pymatuning Lake is a 14,600-acre recreation reservoir offering a scenic boating and fishing experience. The lake has over 75 miles of shoreline, with less than half of that in Ohio. Several marinas (2 in OH), a dozen boat ramps (6 in OH), picnic areas, camping, bait & tackle shops and plenty of parking await visitors wishing to stay for a vacation, or a couple days fishing. The lake is stocked annually with walleye and muskie, and has healthy populations of yellow perch, bluegill, crappie, catfish, sunfish, white bass, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The lake is surrounded by Pymatuning State Park and much of the shoreline is accessible for bank fishing. The lake is open to pleasure boats, pontoons and all types of fishing boats but a 20 horsepower motor limit is in effect. Kayaks and canoes are ideal watercraft for fishing this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Pymatuning Lake

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Pymatuning Lake Amenities

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

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Lake Village Campground - 440 293-8434

Bayshore Campgrounds - 440 293-7202

Pymatuning State Park Campground & Boat Ramp - 440 293-6030

Meadow Lake Campground - 724 927-6736

Pymatuning State Park Campground - 724 932-3142

Pymatuning Lake OH Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Contact Information

Pymatuning Lake
Espyville Marina
Gillette's Bait & Tackle
10737 N Lake Rd
Linesville, PA 16424
724 927-2001

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