Lake Arthur
The centerpiece of Moraine State Park, about an hour north of Pittsburgh. Lake Arthur has a well-known hybrid striper and muskie fishery, with good largemouth and crappie in the coves.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weed beds and docks. Soft plastics and frogs in summer.
Muskellunge
Trolling along weed lines and channel edges.
Black Crappie
Brush piles and bridge pilings in spring.
Channel Catfish
Evening bite on cut bait near creek mouths.
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 528 Boat RampPublicRoute 528 on the south side of the lakeDirections ↗
- Upper 528 Boat LaunchPublicRoute 528 areaDirections ↗
- Bear Run Boat RampPublicMoraine State Park launchDirections ↗
- Burton Road Boat LaunchPublicMoraine State Park launchDirections ↗
- Pleasant Valley Boat RampPublicMoraine State Park launchDirections ↗
- Davis Hollow MarinaMarinaFuel, pump-out, transient slipsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted) - Big Bass Program Jan 1-Apr 11 and Jun 14-Dec 31; Apr 12-Jun 13 no harvest, catch and release | 15 in | 4 / day combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- O'Donnell's Sports SuppliesNearby1765 Perry Highway, Portersville(724) 368-3418Directions ↗
- Dunham's Sports5.6 mi101 Clearview Circle, Butler(724) 287-7899Directions ↗
- Dunham's Sports14 mi370 Dworman Lane, New Castle(724) 657-8833Directions ↗
- Reddi Bait & TackleNearby214 Bridge St, Beaver(724) 888-2932Directions ↗
Local tips
- Horsepower is limited, so the lake stays quiet and kayak-friendly.
- Check the Route 528 bridge area for crappie in April and May.
- Weed growth is heavy by midsummer. Fish the outside edges.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.