Fishing at Shawnee State Park

The 451-acre Shawnee Lake is stocked with warmwater game fish.

Common species are:

• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass
• Northern pike
• Walleye
• Muskellunge
• Pickerel
• Catfish
• Crappie
• Yellow perch
• Bluegill
• Sunfish
• Sucker
• Bullhead
• Carp

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. An ADA-accessible fishing pier is by the Diehl Boat Launch.

Ice Fishing

Common species caught through the ice are:

• Yellow perch
• Northern pike
• Walleye
• Pickerel

Ice thickness is not monitored.

Be Safe on the Ice

• Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
• Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
• Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
• Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
• Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
• Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
• Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
• Wear a PFD (life jacket).
• Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.

Fishing Resources

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.