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Shenango River Lake

Pennsylvania
14.10 km²
41.3001, -80.4336
16 species
NHD 130034587
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About Shenango River Lake

Shenango River Lake is a natural lake or pond in Pennsylvania, United States. It covers approximately 14.10 km² (3485 acres). The lake centroid is located at 41.3001° N, 80.4336° W. 16 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
16 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Shenango River Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 33m
Dawn10:57
Sunrise11:24
Sunset22:57
Dusk23:24

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:27 – 12:24Excellent
  • Morning12:24 – 17:11Good
  • Midday17:11 – 19:57Calm
  • Afternoon19:57 – 21:57Good
  • Dusk21:57 – 23:54Excellent
  • Night23:54 – 10:27Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:05

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Shenango River Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Shenango River Lake include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Pennsylvania waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Shenango River Lake?

Shenango River Lake covers approximately 14.10 square kilometres (3485 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Shenango River Lake located?

Shenango River Lake is located in Pennsylvania, United States, with its centroid at 41.3001°, -80.4336°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF