Lakes, Fish & Boating
Lakes, Fishing & Boating at Arrowhead
Arrowhead Lakes
Our community’s greatest resources are our lakes. North Arrowhead Lake is 86 acres while Arrowhead Lake is 235 acres. Arrowhead, through the work of the Anglers, strives to maintain the fish balance in the lakes: Bass, Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pickerel and bait fish. Additionally, we stock trout for the Spring season. Useful information on our lakes:
- Arrowhead Lake Bathymetric Map
- North Lake Bathymetric Map
- Arrowhead Lake Fish Study (2024, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012)
- North Lake Fish Study (2024, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012)
- Arrowhead Lake Fish Species
- Quantity of Stocked Fish Species vs. Year
Lake Fish & Boating Rules
While Arrowhead Lakes is a private community, in the Commonwealth of PA all lakes must follow the PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) regulations. Here is the key information for your safe and legal use of our lakes.
- Lake, Boating & Fishing Rules (ALCA)
- Life Jacket Requirements
- PA Fishing License Basics
- PA Boating Basics
- 2025 PA Fishing Summary
- 2025 PA Boating Regulations
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Some Specific Arrowhead Lake Rules (See Rules & Regulations Article X & XI)
- Electric motor use only
- Gas motor must be raised out of water and no gas onboard
- No wake speed
Maintaining the health of our lakes
Every individual can play an important role in the current and future health of our lakes! Here are some ways to help.
- Please Release all Bass under 20” as these are the breeders of future fish.
- Crush the Barbs/Use Barbless Hooks
- Practice Catch – Photo – Release
- Safely Release Fish Caught
- Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers/Clean your Gear
- Notify us of Invasive Weeds or Harmful Algal Blooms
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Destroy all CARP!
- They are invasive and harmful to the balance of the lakes.
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Do NOT:
- Release bait into the lake (minnows, worms, crayfish, etc.)
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Release other fish into lakes:
- Fish caught in other waters in the lake. This can bring diseases to our lakes.
- Fish from aquariums or other sources.
26th Annual Youth Fishing Derby - July 18 and 19, 2026
The Arrowhead Anglers hold an annual Youth Fishing Derby for children aged 6-13. This is a two-day event from 8am to 12pm. The first day, Saturday, features hands-on educational stations and lake stocking. Then on Sunday morning, a fishing contest is held with awards for various catches, lunch and a gift for every participant. Youth need to be accompanied by an adult and attend both days to be eligible for prizes and awards.
Participants for the 26th Annual Youth Fishing Derby can register HERE.
If you want to donate your time or a prize towards this event, please email Tom at [email protected].
Please share your questions or catches with fellow Arrowhead Anglers via Arrowhead Lake Reel Anglers – Who C.A.R.E and Share.
Fish Stocking
Each year we stock our lakes with fish in March. This is an event that draws people of all ages to assist us in putting the fish from the hatchery into the lake.
Youth Fishing Derby
Each year in July, the Anglers Committee hosts the Youth Fishing Derby—a two day event of educational activities and fishing for youth 6-13 years of age.
