Fishing Shady Side Lake in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Shady Side Lake is one of the Indiana County waters in Pennsylvania. Elevation runs to 1,010 feet. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 7.8 miles away sits Indiana, the nearest settlement. Chevy Chase Heights is 8.1 miles and Homer City 10 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Shady Side Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Indiana County include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Shady Side Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 26°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Shady Side Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Green Valley Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Shady Side Lake locally before you travel.