Fishing Keystone Lake

AKA: Keystone State Park Lake

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Keystone Lake, PA

Popular Fish Species Keystone Lake, PA

Crappie Fishing

Keystone Lake continues to impress crappie enthusiasts again this year with good numbers and plenty of quality slabs. Light line and small hooks are key when fishing live bait. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. 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, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Keystone Lake Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Consistent stocking programs by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission have maintained a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Keystone Lake. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Keystone Lake, with plenty of fat gills to catch. 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.

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, yellow perch and tiger muskie at Keystone Lake in Pennsylvania.

Keystone Lake Fishing Video

Keystone State Park offers a multitude of outdoor activities, many of which are related to the center piece of the park, Keystone Lake. This 80-acre lake in the southwest part of the state, has over 2 miles of shoreline and offers fishing for bass, crappie, trout, perch and others. Boating is limited to electric or non-powered boats, limited bank fishing is available, and ice fishing is allowed in winter.

Primary fish species residing in Keystone Lake

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Keystone Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Atwood Boat Ramp - East Side
Located mid lake, off White Oak Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with limited gravel parking.

Atwood Boat Ramp - West Side
Located mid lake, off Highway 210, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with limited gavel parking.