Hide-Away Lake Fishing Guide, Butler County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Hide-Away Lake sits within Butler County in Pennsylvania. It lies 1,129 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. You are 3 miles from Slippery Rock. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 40 miles away. Others worth noting: 5 miles away is Lake Arthur, Coopers Lake at 5.4 miles, 9.4 miles away is Watts Lake, Barmore Lake at 9.4 miles and 11 miles away is Perry Lake. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hide-Away Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Butler County include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, walleye and brown bullhead. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Hide-Away Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Hide-Away Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Arthur at 5 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Hide-Away Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.