Green Valley Lake near Indiana: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Green Valley Lake in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It sits at 1,142 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Indiana County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Indiana, 8.5 miles away. After that come Homer City at 8.6 miles and Chevy Chase Heights at 9.1 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Green Valley Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records held for Indiana County cover largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, walleye and black crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Green Valley Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 26°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Green Valley Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Shady Side Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Green Valley Lake carry more weight than any list.