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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Keystone Lake

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today9 mphN
Best bite3:30 pmto 4:45 pm

About Keystone Lake

Keystone Lake is a lake in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, covering about 770 acres.

It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. At about 1,080 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Chevy Chase Heights lies about 10 miles to the southeast.

Size
About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 11.2 miles
End to end
About 3 miles
Elevation
About 1,080 ft
County
Armstrong County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 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

No daily level reading for this lake.

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

Friday 44° / —° 9 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 13% rain
Saturday 44° / 28° 12 mph W Slight Chance Light Rain · 71% rain
Sunday 47° / 32° 9 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 23% rain

Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Keystone Lake

  • Chevy Chase Heightsabout 10 mi southeast
  • Indianaabout 11 mi southeast
  • Lenape Heightsabout 11 mi west
  • Ford Cityabout 12 mi west

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Questions about Keystone Lake

What fish are in Keystone Lake?

Lakes like Keystone 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 Keystone 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 Keystone Lake?

About 770 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Keystone Lake?

Chevy Chase Heights is about 10 miles southeast; Indiana is about 11 miles southeast.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Keystone 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.

Keystone Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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