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Pennsylvania · Fishing
Mount Pleasant Township offers a quiet corner of Pennsylvania fishing centered on three stillwater lakes: Belmont Lake, Cherry Valley Reservoir, and Little Biglow Lake.
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Mount Pleasant Township offers a quiet corner of Pennsylvania fishing centered on three stillwater lakes: Belmont Lake, Cherry Valley Reservoir, and Little Biglow Lake. These are lake fishing destinations, which means you're working the shoreline or a boat for bass, panfish, and whatever else the local population holds rather than chasing current in a trout stream. None of the waters in this scope are designated gold medal or wild trout waters, so set expectations accordingly — this is solid community fishing, good for a half-day outing or an early morning before the rest of your plans kick in. Cherry Valley Reservoir tends to draw anglers looking for a slightly larger body of water, while Belmont Lake and Little Biglow Lake are smaller and often less pressured on weekdays. Access points vary by site, so checking with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission before your trip is worth the five minutes it takes. A standard Pennsylvania fishing license covers all three waters, and if you're bringing kids or newer anglers, the calm lake conditions make this area more forgiving than moving water.
All three waters — Belmont Lake, Cherry Valley Reservoir, and Little Biglow Lake — are listed as lake fishing destinations. Expect warm-water species typical of Pennsylvania stillwater, such as largemouth bass and panfish. None of these waters carry a gold medal or wild trout designation, so they are not primarily trout fisheries.
A standard Pennsylvania fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older. There are no special permit designations noted for these waters, but regulations can change seasonally, so verify current rules with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission before your trip.
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~16 min drive
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Crystal Lake
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Algerine Swamp Bog
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A worthwhile stop near PA.
For lake fishing in Pennsylvania, early morning and the hour before sunset are consistently the most productive windows, particularly for bass. Midday fishing in summer slows down as water temperatures rise and fish move deeper or into shaded structure.
Access and boat launch availability vary by site and are not detailed in the current listing data. Contact the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission or check their online access map for each specific water before hauling a trailer out.
Lake fishing is generally more accessible for beginners than stream fishing because there is no current to manage and casting room is more flexible. Smaller waters like Belmont Lake and Little Biglow Lake can be especially low-pressure environments on weekdays, which makes them reasonable choices for first-time anglers.
