Butlers Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Butlers Lake lies within the bounds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The surface lies 1,017 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is Industry, 1.6 miles away. Pittsburgh is the closest city, 16 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Butlers Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name common carp, largemouth bass, bluegill, smallmouth bass and white crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. On Butlers Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 72°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Butlers Lake. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Indian Lake sits 5.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Butlers Lake as something to verify.