West Deer Lake Fishing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  West Deer Lake is one of the Allegheny County waters in Pennsylvania. The ground around here is open valley. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is Russellton, 1 mile off. The big place round here is Pittsburgh, 16 miles distant. Near neighbours include: Pond Three 1.9 miles away, Greisinger Pond 4.7 miles, Campbell Lake 6.5 miles away, Glade Lake 7.2 miles and Holtzhauer Lake 7.6 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on West Deer 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. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Allegheny County records list common carp, largemouth bass, bluegill and smallmouth bass among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At West Deer Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at West Deer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Pond Three is 1.9 miles off. What applies at West Deer Lake may have changed since it was mapped.