Bedford County, PA · Lake
Lake Koon
The larger of two water-supply reservoirs on upper Evitts Creek in southern Bedford County, Pennsylvania — 268 acres owned by the Evitts Creek Water Company that supply the city of Cumberland, MD, yet remain open to public fishing. A quality panfish water: black crappie, yellow perch, and bluegill, with largemouth bass along the timbered shoreline. Shore and pier fishing plus non-powered and electric-motor boats.
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Top picks today
Crappie & Largemouth Bass — tied at the top (23/100)
2 species tied for best of 3 tracked at Lake Koon.
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Species at Lake Koon
3 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 2 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Crappie Skip the Crappie trip today. In season 23/100
What's helping
- 5 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Pomoxis spp. — Covers both black crappie (P. nigromaculatus) and white crappie (P. annularis). Schooling panfish around brush, docks, and submerged timber. Spring pre-spawn is the prime season — small minnows and 1/16-oz jigs are the go-to.
Prefers. Water 50–80°F (ideal 65°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.
Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-05-29. Open source page →
- Min size
- 9"
- Daily creel
- 20
9" minimum, 20/day (Panfish Enhancement waters may differ).
Source: Pennsylvania regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Largemouth Bass Skip the Largemouth Bass trip today. In season 23/100
What's helping
- 5 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Micropterus salmoides — Most popular gamefish in MD non-tidal waters. Ambush predator around cover — lily pads, submerged timber, docks, grass edges. Hits plastics, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwater across the season.
Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.
Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-05-29. Open source page →
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily creel
- 6
12" minimum, 6/day (combined with smallmouth). Catch-and-release only mid-Apr–mid-Jun spawning period.
Source: Pennsylvania regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#3 Yellow Perch Check local Yellow Perch regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 17/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Yellow Perch in PA on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 5 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- incoming tide — yellow perch prefers slack tide
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Perca flavescens — Late-winter and early-spring favorite. Schools up in tidal tributaries for the pre-spawn run in February and March, taking small minnows, shad darts, and small jigs. A classic Eastern Shore "neds" fishery.
Prefers. Water 45–70°F (ideal 58°F) · slack tide · depth 5–30 ft.
No regulations on file for Pennsylvania / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
Location Info
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Lake
Access
Pier, shore, and ramp
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Notes
Pennsylvania water — PA Fish & Boat Commission regulations and a PA license apply even though the lake supplies Cumberland, MD. Electric motors only; no gas engines. A water-supply reservoir, so access is a privilege — pack out everything.
Local reports & rules for Lake Koon: PA Fish & Boat Commission fishing & regulations → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Koon?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Koon you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Koon?
Lake Koon is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Crappie, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Lake Koon?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Koon against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Lake Koon have?
Lake Koon has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Pennsylvania water — PA Fish & Boat Commission regulations and a PA license apply even though the lake supplies Cumberland, MD. Electric motors only; no gas engines. A water-supply reservoir, so access is a privilege — pack out everything.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Koon?
state agency regulations apply at Lake Koon. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Lake Koon tidal water?
No. Lake Koon is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.