Barmore Lake near Grove City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, this is Barmore Lake. It sits at 1,247 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Grove City lies 1.5 miles from the water. Slippery Rock lies 6.6 miles off, Mercer another 8.4 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Barmore Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Mercer County: largemouth bass, black crappie and white crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Barmore Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 70°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Barmore Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Watts Lake at 3.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Barmore Lake are worth checking on the day.