Dutch Fork Lake
Dutch Fork Lake
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 16
Dutch Fork Lake is a 91-acre impoundment located in western Washington County, Pennsylvania, near the town of Claysville. Owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and managed for public fishing and boating, this rural lake sits in a scenic setting yet remains easily accessible from nearby towns and cities via interstate highways. Originally created in 1958 by the Dutch Fork Dam, the lake was drained in 2004 due to dam damage from flooding, then refilled in 2013 after repairs. The lake is characterized by its somewhat turbid waters that receive silt and sediment from Dutch Fork Creek, which feeds the lake. Despite this, Dutch Fork Lake offers deeper sections created during its refilling, though these may become shallower over time due to sedimentation from the flood-prone creek.
Species & education
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- Rainbow TroutCatchable sizeOct 23, 2026
- Rainbow TroutCatchable sizeMay 5, 2026
- Golden TroutCatchable sizeApr 18, 2026
- Rainbow TroutCatchable sizeApr 18, 2026
- Golden TroutCatchable sizeMar 4, 2026
Source
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Dutch Fork Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
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Pennsylvania licenses and regulations
Pennsylvania Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Pennsylvania Fishing License
A current license, signed in ink, is required of persons age 16 and over to fish or angle for any species of fish and to take fish bait, baitfish, and species of amphibians and reptiles from Commonwealth waters by those legal methods described in the Pennsylvania Summary of Fishing Regulations and Laws (Summary Book).
Pennsylvania Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Pennsylvania Stream Access Laws
The public has the right to fish in any navigable waterway, which is determined by the practical uses of the water. If a stream is determined navigable, the streambed is considered state owned, thus allowing wading, portage, and fishing. If the stream bed is non-navigable, floating is permitted, but fishing is exclusive to the landowner.
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