Main Lake near Burgettstown: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Main Lake stands in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It lies 909 feet above sea level. With some 75 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 2.9 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Supplies mean a trip to Burgettstown, 8.5 miles off. Imperial follows at 8.8 miles, then Enlow at 9.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Main Lake

  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. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Beaver County records list largemouth bass, common carp, white crappie and bluegill among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Main Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 27°F in January. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Main Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Ambridge Reservoir, 5.4 miles away. Where Main Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.