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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cowanesque Lake
Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Level steady, calm Sunday morning.
About Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake is a reservoir in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, covering 1,080 acres. It was made by Cowanesque Dam on the Cowanesque River. Cowanesque Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir near the New York border, built in 1980.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end with roughly 11.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,080 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lindley, is about 2.8 miles northeast.
- Size
- 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,080 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Cowanesque Dam, Cowanesque River
- County
- Tioga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 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
Expect the usual Pennsylvania mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 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 6:56 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cowanesque Lake
- Lindleyabout 2.8 mi northeast
- Elklandabout 3.6 mi west
- Addisonabout 8.4 mi north
- Gang Millsabout 11 mi north
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Questions about Cowanesque Lake
What fish are in Cowanesque Lake?
Lakes like Cowanesque 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 Cowanesque 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 Cowanesque Lake?
1,080 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cowanesque Lake?
Lindley is about 2.8 miles northeast; Elkland is about 3.6 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cowanesque 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.
Cowanesque Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
