is available , and boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit from either the PFBC or the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources .
Dutch Fork Lake Lake Road , West Alexander For more information , visit fishandboat . com / About-Us / PFBC-by-Region / PFBC-Lakes / Pages / DutchForkLake . aspx .
This 91-acre lake has a good population of warm- and coolwater fish species , and those who want to bring their kayak or canoe to the lake are welcome . One launch ramp is available and both powered and un-powered boats are allowed with registration or launch permit .
Peters Lake Park 560 Center Church Road , Canonsburg For more information , call 724.942.5000 or visit peterstownship . com .
This picturesque 189-acre site is part of a stream valley , heavily wooded , and includes Peters Lake , which offers a fishing pier / kayak launch and two boat launches . The reservoir provides anglers with the opportunity to catch bass and possibly crappie and bluegill . The shoreline is beneficial for fishing access , and there is a natural walking trail . Only non-motorized boats are allowed , such as kayaks and canoes .
Cross Creek Lake County Park 1 County Park Road , Avella For more information , call 724.228.6867 or visit washingtoncopa . gov .
The 258-acre Cross Creek Lake is among the 3,000 acres of the county park that shares its name . This is a big bass and panfish enhancement lake . You can ride the water by boat , canoe , or kayak , but there is no fishing from the boat docks . A boating permit is required , and there is a horsepower limit of 10 or less .
Ten Mile Creek County Park 47 County Park Road , Clarksville For more information , call 724.228.6867 or visit washingtoncopa . gov .
Ten Mile Creek is a tributary to the Monongahela River , and the park offers about 25 acres for outdoor enjoyment including trails , playgrounds and shelters . There is a small boat launch and dock , and the fish in the creek are varied in line with what you might expect to catch in the river .
Additional Fishing Options Following are some fishing spots in Fayette County that you may want to consider .
For more information on boating and fishing in Pennsylvania , visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission site at fishandboat . com .
Big Sandy Creek This stream is west of Farmington .
Chaney Run This stream is located 7 miles from Hopwood .
Dunbar Creek This stream is located less than a mile from South Connellsville and contains brown and brook trout .
Georges Creek This stream is east of Point Marion .
Virgin Run Lake Located off of Lake Road in Vanderbilt , this lake offers 33 acres of water for public fishing and boating . Stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission , a boat launch ramp is available for unpowered and powered boats that are registered or have a valid launch permit from the Fish and Boat Commission or the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources . n
Canonsburg Lake McDowell Lane ( off Washington Road ), Canonsburg For more information , visit fishandboat . com / About-Us / PFBC-by-Region / PFBC- Lakes / Pages / CanonsburgLake . aspx .
This summer , you might like to fish from the shore or take your boat , raft , canoe , or kayak out onto the 76 acres covered by Canonsburg Lake . This lake is formed by the damming of Little Chartiers Creek and stocked with trout by the PA Fish and Boat Commission , but there is likely other species as well . Plus , you can fish throughout the year . A launch ramp
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