"Take me Fishing" in Butler County! Adrian
Martin, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Whether you’re looking for the chance to get your
kids reconnected with nature and you, or maybe you’re a die-hard
angler seeking a trophy, Butler County offers the perfect fishing
destination. From fly fishing on wild trout streams to family fishing
fun at picturesque lakes, Butler County has it all. So pick up your
reel, bait and tackle and get hooked on fishing in Butler County!
One of the most popular fishing spots in Butler County
is Lake Arthur. This 3,225 acre lake has a variety of popular fish
species including bass, pike, muskie, channel catfish, hybrid striped
bass and panfish. Occasionally, walleye over two feet long are landed
too! Jumbo-sized perch are also the buzz at the lake.
It’s easy to get out on the water at Lake Arthur with
17 boat launches. The more popular access areas for striper anglers
include Bear Run, McDanels and No. 528. Other access areas include
Porter’s Cove, Watt’s Bay, Nealy’s Point, Davis Hollow Public Launch
and Marina, Old Route 422, Zion Church, Muddy Creek, Burton Road,
Shannon Run, Big Run, Pleasant Valley, and Crescent Bay Boat Rental.
Boating opportunities on Lake Arthur include shallow-draft, lightweight
fishing boats, canoes and inflatables.
While Lake Arthur is "big water", you don’t
need a boat to get in on the action. In fact, some of the best fishing
is experienced by shore anglers. With over forty miles of scenic
shoreline at Lake Arthur, fishing from the bank is very popular.
Just remember that for safety reasons, fishing is not permitted
at boat docks, game areas, bridges, marina coves and beaches at
the park.
Tributaries of Lake Arthur include Muddy Run, Big
Run, Swamp Run, Bear Run and over 75 intermittent streams, which
are good for trout fishing. Bear Creek, Buffalo Creek, Little Buffalo
Creek, Little Connoquenessing Creek, McMurray’s Run, Silver Creek,
Slippery Rock Creek and Thorn Creek are also known as hot spots
for trout fishing in Butler County.
Anglers 16 years of age or older need a fishing license
to fish in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania offers a number of different
tourist and resident licenses options - from a one-day permit up
to a lifetime license - so there’s one that’s just right for you.
And getting your license is easy and convenient. Licenses can be
printed out on your home computer by going through the "Outdoor
Shop" at
www.fish.state.pa.us or purchased at any of the more than 1200
issuing agents statewide. For more fishing and boating information,
go to www.fish.state.pa.us
click the "County Guide" icon and select "Butler
County."
