Fishing at Lake Koon, Bedford County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  The Bedford County entry here is Lake Koon, in Pennsylvania. It lies 1,024 feet above sea level. With some 224 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The perimeter runs near 6.0 miles, so plan the walk before you start. The nearest town is Cumberland, 10 miles away. After that come La Vale at 11 miles and Wiley Ford at 13 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Koon

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Bedford County include bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Lake Koon to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 27°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Lake Koon by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Lake Gordon, 1.9 miles away. Confirm access to Lake Koon locally before you travel.