The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Conneaut Lake
Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
51°F water, calm Monday morning.
About Conneaut Lake
In Crawford County, Pennsylvania, Conneaut Lake covers 920 acres; it is a natural lake. Conneaut Lake is the largest natural lake entirely within Pennsylvania.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.6 miles. At about 1,070 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 80 ft, with an average depth near 29 ft. Conneaut Lakeshore sits right on the water. Erie, the nearest city, is about 35 miles north.
- Size
- 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 80 ft (average 29 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Crawford County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Lakes like Conneaut Lake in Pennsylvania usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Conneaut Lake
- Conneaut Lakeshoreon the shore
- Meadvilleabout 7.6 mi east
- Pymatuning Centralabout 8.8 mi west
- Andoverabout 13 mi west
- Erienearest city, about 35 mi north
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Questions about Conneaut Lake
What fish are in Conneaut Lake?
Lakes like Conneaut 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 Conneaut Lake?
About 80 ft at the deepest point, about 29 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Conneaut Lake?
920 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Conneaut Lake?
Conneaut Lakeshore is on the shore; Meadville is about 7.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Conneaut Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Conneaut Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
