Fishing Lake Pyle in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Somerset County, Pennsylvania, is where Lake Pyle sits. It stands 2,300 feet above sea level. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Pennsylvania. The closest town, Milford, is 12 miles away. It is 49 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Pyle

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name brown trout, walleye and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Lake Pyle is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 25°F in January and 68°F in July. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Lake Pyle that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Clairton Lake is 2.6 miles distant. None of that is settled for Lake Pyle in what we hold.