PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Shenango River Lake
Mercer County · 3,559 acres · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Latest PFBC survey (April 2023)
- Trap nets captured 1102 Channel Catfish with a maximum length of 30 inches. (p. 3)
- The catch included 431 Black Crappies averaging 8.5 inches. (p. 3)
- Electrofishing captured 214 Largemouth Bass averaging 11.1 inches. (p. 7)
- Electrofishing captured 34 Smallmouth Bass with a maximum length of 18 inches. (p. 7)
PFBC Biologist Report: Shenango River Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Fish consumption advice (2026 list)
No lake-specific row.
Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”
Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)
- Big Bass Program: Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass: 15-inch minimum and 4 a day (combined) from Jan. 1 through April 10 and from June 13 through Dec. 31; catch and immediate release only from April 11 through June 12, with no tournaments. Other species follow inland rules. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11)
- Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: Panfish Enhancement here covers Crappie (9-inch minimum), 20 a day. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.