Can anyone give me some ideas of small lakes that are fishable by kayak and canoe?

I'm looking for lakes on the western half of PA.

Any tips or details would be great!

hey your in Pittsburgh, i to am looking for lakes. i live in North Hills by mcknight road. the only lakes near me is north park lake and they drained that to get the silt out. do u fish the rivers?

No I do not. I hear the fishing is good in some parts and awful in others. In the past I've chosen lakes over the rivers everytime

Presque Isle Bay in Erie. Two hours away. Lagoon area would suit you.

North end of Pymatuning. There are several backwater bays that have close ramp access and are really good in the Spring.

North end of Wilhelm. The electric only portion above I-79 is well suited for yaks and small boats. Has lots of cover in the form of wood and weeds.

Tamarak Lake (near Cochranton). It's electric only and plenty of largemouth and muskies.

Justus Lake (near Franklin). Also called Two Mile Run Lake. It's electric only and has largemouth, smallmouth, panfish, trout, walleye, musky. Largies are mostly on the small side but the lake does conatin some giants. I've seen two 8 pound largies caught in the last 2 years. IMHO, Spring time and around the spawn is best.

French Creek. If you're ok doing a float, the creek offers riffles, runs, and some deeper pools, that hold smallies, muskies, northerns, walleye. Plenty of access. I'd suggest Utica to Franklin. That float would take you a few hours (at least) and offers good fishing.

Allegheny River from Franklin to Kennerdell. Plenty of access and you'll have to decide how long you want to float then plan your day. Lots of smallies and walleye, pike, musky.

A short disclaimer- If you're going to do French Creek or the Allegheny, your yak skills in moving water should be pretty good. Not that you'll hit "rapids" but some riffles will have you moving at a pretty good pace. Also, if you're using any PFBC access you will need to have your yak registered.

Awesome! thank you very much for the help

I am also from North Hills but I'm in Erie for school. You should give Glade Run lake a try its about a 25 30 minute drive from North Hills. And also they are filling North Park lake and stocking it in May rumor has it.

I am also from North Hills but I'm in Erie for school. You should give Glade Run lake a try its about a 25 30 minute drive from North Hills. And also they are filling North Park lake and stocking it in May rumor has it.

i hope so. they ended up putting in some good structure, it may end up being a good bass lake. it looks like 20-25 feet by the dam and abouut an average of 10-12 feet every where else. have yo ever fished marshall lake? they put all the bigguns from north park in there, some over 5 lbs..