Reservoir · Sharpsville, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Shenango River Lake near Sharpsville
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Fog
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
2 mph E
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.10 in
Last 48 hours
2.17 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing lake level or shoreline conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Fog
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Fog
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 78°F / Low 63°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Partly cloudy
High 74°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 54°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Shenango River Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Shenango River Lake is a northwestern Pennsylvania USACE flood-control reservoir known for a strong warmwater and panfish fishery. PFBC surveys emphasize crappie and black bass, with channel catfish and walleye also present under reservoir management. Access is mixed boat and shore around USACE recreation areas. Live coverage is elevation-only via USGS 03103400 (62615 NAVD88); this destination does not claim lake-surface water temperature.
Target species
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Shenango River Lake surveys and creel materials identify crappie as a primary angler target.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC night-electrofishing surveys document largemouth bass as a primary black-bass fishery component.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Shenango River Lake surveys list channel catfish among common warmwater targets.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
PFBC Shenango River Lake survey tables include walleye among common coolwater sportfish.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Regulated Mercer County reservoir with productive warmwater and panfish habitat under USACE water-level management.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
USACE Shenango River Lake recreation areas provide public boat launches and shore-fishing opportunities; confirm current USACE operating hours, seasonal closures, and PFBC regulations. Catalog coordinates are the USGS reservoir elevation site, not a verified launch or parking pin. Stay outside dam and restricted operations zones.
Stocking information
PFBC Shenango River Lake biologist reports document hybrid striped bass and other warmwater management actions. Confirm current stockings on the official PFBC stocking schedule.
Official sources
Panfish-enhancement and other special lake rules may apply. Verify current PFBC regulations for Shenango River Lake before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Sharpsville, Mercer, Pennsylvania
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Sharpsville
County
Mercer
Management Category
USACE reservoir warmwater fishery
Regulation Scope
Shenango River Lake
Regulation Summary
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply; Shenango River Lake may carry panfish-enhancement or other special rules.
Surface Area
3560 acres
Target Species
Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
USACE Shenango River Lake in Mercer County near Sharpsville. USGS monitoring location 03103400 provides live reservoir elevation NAVD88 (62615). Live lake water temperature is not assigned. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Outlet river observations are not used as lake elevation.
