The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Conemaugh River Lake
Indiana County, Pennsylvania · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Level rising, calm this morning.
About Conemaugh River Lake
Conemaugh River Lake is a lake in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, covering about 720 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 17 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 910 ft above sea level. Blairsville lies about 3.4 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 910 ft
- County
- Indiana County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Pennsylvania, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Rising 0.7 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Conemaugh River Lake
- Blairsvilleabout 3.4 mi southeast
- Black Lickabout 7 mi east
- Derryabout 8.2 mi south
- Loyalhannaabout 8.9 mi south
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Questions about Conemaugh River Lake
What fish are in Conemaugh River Lake?
Lakes like Conemaugh River Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Conemaugh River Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Conemaugh River Lake?
About 720 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Conemaugh River Lake?
Blairsville is about 3.4 miles southeast; Black Lick is about 7 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Conemaugh River Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Conemaugh River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
