Watts Lake Fishing Guide, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  In Pennsylvania, Watts Lake belongs to Lawrence County. It sits at 1,309 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Grove City is the closest town at 4.5 miles. For a city, Pittsburgh is 48 miles off. Others worth noting: Barmore Lake just 3.1 miles, Hide-Away Lake at 9.4 miles, Lake Latonka just 11 miles, Coopers Lake at 11 miles and Lake Arthur just 13 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Watts Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Lawrence County include smallmouth bass, brown trout, bluegill, common carp and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Watts Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 24°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Watts Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Barmore Lake, 3.1 miles away. Check the position on Watts Lake before loading the car.