Edinboro Lake

Edinboro Lake is a 245-acre lake which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is surrounded on three sides by the town of Edinboro and the State Route 99 runs along the shore for a short stretch.

Edinboro Lake
Lake from PA 99
Edinboro Lake Edinboro Lake
Location	Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	41°53′05″N 80°8′10″W
Lake type	Glacial
Primary inflows	Shenango Creek, Whipple Creek, Lakeside Run (local name)
Primary outflows	Conneautee Creek
Basin countries	Erie
Managing agency	Edinboro Township
Built	Formed approximately 19,000 years ago
Surface area	245 acres (99 ha)
Average depth	3.4 m (11 ft)
Max. depth	9.1 m (30 ft)
Water volume	5.6 million cubic metres (4,500 acre⋅ft)
Residence time	5.1 years
Surface elevation	1,197 ft (365 m) above sea level
Frozen	Late October Early November–March yearly
Islands	4
Settlements	Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Description

The lake has two established beach areas, as well as a public park which provide public access to the lake. The lake's primary output is Conneauttee Creek which in turn flows into French Creek. The lake's outflow is controlled by a small dam.

The current lake level is approximately eight feet higher than the natural lake's level. The historical lake level is marked by numerous stump lines at the historical shoreline.

Edinboro Lake supports a diverse fishery. The lake is targeted by fishermen seeking largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, sunfish, and muskellunge.

It is included in the Pennsylvavia Fish and Boat Commission's Brood Stock Lake program for musky production. When Surveyed in 2008 the commission (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) netted a significant number of muskies. Most of the fish were in the 30 to 34 inch range with the largest being 40 inches.

References

• "Northwest Pennsylvania's Natural Musky Lakes" (PDF). fishandboat.com. Pennsylvania Angler & Boater, September/October 2012.