Guide To Fishing At Cowanesque Lake

AKA: Cowanesque Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and tiger muskie at Cowanesque Lake in Pennsylvania.

With 17 miles of shoreline at Cowanesque Lake, there is plenty of room for anglers to wet a line. And, with 1,085 surface acres there is plenty of room for boating of all kinds. Whether you prefer a canoe, kayak, bass boat, pontoon or any other fishing boat, you'll have access to a variety of fish species.Bass, perch, crappie, catfish, sunfish and tiger muskie roam these waters. Much of the shoreline is accessible for bank fishing, especially if you don't mind a short walk from the roadways.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primary fish species residing in Cowanesque Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Cowanesque Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

South Shore Boat Ramp #1 & #2
These are two-lane, concrete ramps with docks and lots of paved parking. It is located mid lake in the south side of the lake.

Tompkins Campground Boat Ramp
Located mid lake on the north side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking for about twenty vehicles with trailers.

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