Mortons Lake in Washington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Bentleyville is the closest place, 1.9 miles off. It is 22 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line. One side gets the morning sun and the other the evening.

• Where to Fish on Mortons Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Washington County include bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Mortons Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Mortons Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Mine Number Sixty Reservoir is 1.2 miles distant. For Mortons Lake in particular, ask before you travel.