Loyalhanna Lake Fishing Guide, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Loyalhanna Lake lies within the bounds of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It stands 955 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is a small entry by Westmoreland County standards. Head to Delmont, 6.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. Orchard Hills follows at 9.9 miles, then Latrobe at 10 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Loyalhanna Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Westmoreland County include bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout, white crappie and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Loyalhanna Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 27°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Loyalhanna Lake more years than not. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A car park sits roughly 100 yards away. A platform or pier sits within 100 yards. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Mannitto Lake, 2.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Loyalhanna Lake locally before you travel.