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Curwensville Lake

Lake fishing  Pennsylvania · 06:54 - 19:24

Curwensville Lake is a lake in Pennsylvania. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
83°
Thu
85%
79°
Best day
Fri
78%
73°
Sat
84%
70°
Sun
82%
69°
Mon
84%
72°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
72°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.27 inHg → stable
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Day 08:09–18:09 Dusk 18:09–20:09

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:24–17:24 Major period 03:24–05:24 Minor period 10:53–12:23 Minor period 20:25–21:55

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
72°
16:00
72°
17:00
72°
18:00
70°
19:00
67°
20:00
65°
21:00
64°
22:00
63°
23:00
62°
00:00
61°
01:00
61°
02:00
59°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
56%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
56%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
54%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
44%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Curwensville Lake is a reservoir located just to the south of the town of Curwensville, Pennsylvania. The lake was formed due to the construction of the Curwensville Dam to the north of the lake. Before the dam was built, there were several floods occurring along the West Branch Susquehanna River, affecting the towns of Curwensville, and Clearfield to the north. On September 3, 1954, a Flood Control Act was passed due to the flooding along the West Branch river basin. The dam cost $20,400,000 to construct.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Curwensville Lake?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Curwensville Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Curwensville Lake?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Curwensville Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.