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Shenango River Lake
Lake · Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 58°F (15°C)
- Streamflow 186 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.43 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shenango River at Sharpsville, PA (0.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 03103500, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 292 ft³/s over 70 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 58°F at Shenango River Lake now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Narrow lake offering day-use parks with picnic areas, boat launches & beaches, plus a campground.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass and 7 more species.
10 fish species in 900 public records within 2 km of Shenango River Lake since 2000.
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides264 records · 2006
- Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus196 records · 2005
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu139 records · 2006
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis93 records · 2005
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus65 records · 2005
- 52 records · 2005
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus44 records · 2005
- Northern Pike Esox lucius21 records · 2005
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- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens15 records · 2005
- Walleye Sander vitreus11 records · 2005
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Shenango watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shenango River Lake?
- Shenango River Lake is a lake in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
- What is the water temperature at Shenango River Lake?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Shenango River Lake in Hermitage, Pennsylvania is 58°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 03103500, 0.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Shenango River Lake?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Shenango River Lake rated?
- Shenango River Lake in Hermitage, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 29 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Hermitage, PA 16148
Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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