April Shenango Lake Levels

LAKE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1:
8 am lake elevation: 898.96, 4.29 feet above summer pool
24 hour lake elevation change: -0.22 feet
Gate openings: Gates 1 - 7 are open to 3 1/2 feet each
Outflow depth: 6.97 feet
River depth at Transfer: 4.68 feet
8 am air temp: 41
8 am river water temp: 53
Weather: Light rain
Precip: 0.03 inches of rain in the past 24 hours
The lake crested yesterday around 2:00 pm and is slowly falling. The New Hamburg Canoe Launch is open again, and the water has receded at Kidds Mill Park. The Clark Launch and Golden Run area are still closed.

LAKE INFO FOR THURSDAY APRIL 2
- 08:00am Pool Level: 898.30 which is 3.63' above summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 3.5' each
- Outflow Depth: 6.91'
- River depth at Transfer: 4.34'
- Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 52 degrees
Clark and Golden Run are still closed at this time.

The Golden Run Wildlife Area, including the boat launch, is open again. The only launch that is closed is Clark.
LAKE INFO FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 4:
8 am lake elevation: 896.33, 1.66 feet above summer pool
24 hour lake elevation change: -1.04 feet
Gate openings: Gates 1-7 are open to 3 feet each
Outflow depth: 6.71 feet
River depth at Transfer: 4.04 feet
Weather: Partly cloudy
Precip: 0
Water temp: Not available

LAKE INFO FOR MONDAY APRIL 6
Clark is now open.
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.65 which is .02' below summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 2' each
- Outflow Depth: 5.44'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.64'
- Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 54 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR TUESDAY APRIL 7
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.06 which is .061' below summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1.5' each
- Outflow Depth: 4.92'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.06'
- Weather: Mostly Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 54 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 8
- 08:00am Pool Level: 893.96 which is 2.04' below summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.53'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.93'
- Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 53 degrees

LAKE INFO FOR FRIDAY APRIL 10
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894' which is 2' below summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.93'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.53'
- 08:00am Weather: Light Snow
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 54 degrees

LAKE INFO FOR SUNDAY APRIL 12 - Happy Easter!
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.14' which is 1.86' below summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.13'
- River depth at Transfer: 2.86'
- 08:00am Weather: Light Rain
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 52 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR MONDAY APRIL 13
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.19' which is 1.81' below summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.13'
- River depth at Transfer: 2.97'
- 08:00am Weather: Drizzle
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 52 degrees

LAKE INFO FOR TUESDAY APRIL 14
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.92' which is 1.08' below summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.14'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.99'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 51 degrees



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Yes, that last photo is one of the best “fishermen” out there! A true master. LOL
Thanks for the post.
Bob

Sometimes when they post the levels, they will have a picture also. When they do, I copy it also, to give people something to see. Glad you liked it.

LAKE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 15
- 08:00am Pool Level: 895.08' which is 0.41' above summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.76'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.13'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 51 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR THURSDAY APRIL 16 ☃️
- 08:00am Pool Level: 895.04' which is 0.37' above summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.77'
- River depth at Transfer: 2.98'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 51 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 17:
8 am lake elevation: 894.92, 0.25 feet above summer pool
24 hour lake elevation change: -0.12 feet
Gate openings: Gates 1-7 are open to 1 foot each
Outflow depth: 3.77 feet
River depth at Transfer: 2.93 feet
8 am air temp: 29
8 am river water temp: 50
Current weather: Snow
Shoreline fishing is permitted at Shenango and the boat ramps are currently open. However, dock placement may not occur in the immediate future. Visitors should maintain the recommended social distancing of at least six feet from others who may be enjoying the area. The offices, restrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds and disc golf course remain closed. Additionally, fishing tournaments and all organized events are suspended until further notice.


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LAKE INFO FOR MONDAY APRIL 20
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.87' which is 0.2' above summer pool
- Gates 2,4, & 6 are open 2' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.76'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.02'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees

LAKE INFO FOR TUESDAY APRIL 21
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.80' which is 0.13' above summer pool
- Gates 2,4, & 6 are open 2' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.59'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.16'
- 08:00am Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR TUESDAY APRIL 21
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.80' which is 0.13' above summer pool
- Gates 2,4, & 6 are open 2' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.59'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.16'
- 08:00am Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees



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The lake just isn’t warming up this spring. It should be in the 50’s by now and headed to the 60’s by the first week of May. These cold nights are the problem.

8 days ago it was 52*. Now it’s only 49. Goin backwards.

Yea, I have been watching both the temps and levels. Mother Nature, is playing April Fool's on us, for part of the month. It will happen eventually.

Happy Earth Day! What are you going to do today to celebrate (while maintaining social distance)? ��
LAKE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 22
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.80' which is 0.13' above summer pool
- Gates 2,4, & 6 are open 2' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.59'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.16'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees
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LAKE INFO FOR THURSDAY APRIL 23
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.76' which is 0.09' above summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.59'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.13'
- 08:00am Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR FRIDAY APRIL 24
- 08:00am Pool Level: 894.92' which is 0.25' above summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.16'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.04'
- 08:00am Weather: Light Rain
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 49 degrees

LAKE INFO FOR MONDAY APRIL 27
- 08:00am Pool Level: 895.26' which is 0.59' above summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.16'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.08'
- 08:00am Weather: Clear
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 51 degrees



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LAKE INFO FOR TUESDAY APRIL 28
- 08:00am Pool Level: 895.37' which is 0.7' above summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.16'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.15'
- 08:00am Weather: Drizzle
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 52 degrees
The courtesy docks are now in at Shenango Recreation Area, Clark, and Mahaney. Please remember to follow the CDC's social distancing recommendations and always wear your life jacket!
Photo submitted by Whitney Lark.
We encourage anyone to submit photos for us (taken at Shenango) to use with the daily lake information.



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LAKE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 29
- 08:00am Pool Level: 895.50' which is 0.83' above summer pool
- Gates 1, 3, 5, & 7 are open 1' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.17'
- River depth at Transfer: 3.17'
- 08:00am Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 51 degrees
The courtesy docks are now in at Shenango Recreation Area, Clark, and Mahaney. Please remember to follow the CDC's social distancing recommendations and always wear your life jacket!

LAKE INFO FOR THURSDAY APRIL 30
- 08:00am Pool Level: 896.21' which is 1.54' above summer pool
- Gates 1-7 are open 1' each; At 12:00pm, gates 1-7 will be open 1.5' each
- Outflow Depth: 3.18'
- River depth at Transfer: 5.84'
- 08:00am Weather: Cloudy
- Water Temperature at Outflow: 53 degrees



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No surprise to see the levels rise. I fear muddy water is in the cards based on that and the drenching we had in Beaver County.

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No surprise to see the levels rise. I fear muddy water is in the cards based on that and the drenching we had in Beaver County.

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There’s areas that don’t get muddy very fast. I fished one today. Got a limit of nice crappies too. Jig and bobber shallow.
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Top notch Smitty! Keep some clean water out there for us.

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Top notch Smitty! Keep some clean water out there for us.

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Fished the same area this morning but with much worse conditions. North wind was blowing right into the bay sending cooler water into it while the lake level rose over a foot. The fish that didn’t leave were hunkered down tight to the couple brushpiles there. Not surprised there were six boats there too. I caught 3 keepers, got rained on, and called it a day. Couldn’t find any clear water anywhere today. Maybe next time.