Chapman Lake
Region: Allegheny National Forest / Kinzua Area
68-acre lake in Chapman State Park surrounded by ANF.
Lake
Excellent
68.00
Yes
Tactical Info
Habitat: Cribs, silt, weed beds near spillway
Target Species: Stocked Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch
All Species Found: Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Sucker, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Carp
Best Strategy: Floating bait for trout; plastic worms near structure for bass.
Recommended Baits: PowerBait, Senkos
2026 Fishing Seasons
📅 2026 Fishing Calendar
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout | - | - | Stock | PEAK | PEAK | Fair | - | - | Fall | Fall | - | - |
| Walleye | Ice | Ice | River | Spawn | Good | PEAK | Fair | Fair | Good | PEAK | PEAK | Ice |
| Smallmouth | - | - | - | Pre | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | Deep | - | - |
| Musky | Ice | - | Pre | PEAK | Good | Fair | - | - | Fall | PEAK | PEAK | Ice |