Fishing Cross Creek Lake
AKA: Cross Creek Lake County Park
Popular Fish Species Cross Creek Lake, PA
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Cross Creek Lake 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.
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Cross Creek Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
Black Crappie
Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Cross Creek Lake, and they are averaging a very nice size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and they are running in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, yellow perch and saugeye at Cross Creek Lake in Pennsylvania.
Located in Cross Creek Lake County Park, Cross Creek Lake has a fishing venue, has a handicapped fishing dock, provides a big bass program, and offers a nice variety of fish to catch. It is a 250-acre lake, with about 7 miles of shoreline, in the southwest corner of the state. The lake features quality fishing for saugeye, crappie and bluegill. Bass and catfish also popular here. Check out fishing reports for popular species at Cross Creek Lake.
Primary fish species residing in Cross Creek Lake
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Cross Creek Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch
This is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking for over fifty vehicles with trailers.
Cross Creek County Park Kayak Launch
Located in the east corner of the lake, this has limited parking with easy access for portage of canoes and kayaks.
Thompson Hill Park Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with plenty of paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Cross Creek Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Clayton's RV Park - 724 228-1927
Whispering Pines Family RV Park - 724 222-9830
Whispering Pines Family - 724 222-8870
Cross Creek Lake PA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Cross Creek Lake
Cross Creek Lake County Park
100 West Beau Street, Suite 705
Washington, PA 15301
724 228-6867
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Fishing for saugeye, crappie and bluegill in southwest PA
