MCMURRAY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Dusk Lines and Quiet Paddles at Canonsburg Lake: Monday Evenings of Free Fishing and Guided Kayaking
A free, two-hour guided program at Canonsburg Lake offering fishing or kayaking every Monday from May through October—this guide helps you plan arrival, understand age rules, and note the water-temperature contingency.
Dusk Lines and Quiet Paddles at Canonsburg Lake: Monday Evenings of Free Fishing and Guided Kayaking.
Set along Canonsburg Lake in McMurray/Washington County, this community-focused program runs every Monday from May through October and invites participants of all ages and abilities for two hours of guided fishing or kayaking with Outdoor Educators on hand to provide instruction; the session is free to attend but requires pre-registration. Kayaking is dependent on lake conditions and will not take place if the daily water temperature is 65°F or lower, and specific accompaniment rules apply for children in kayaks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Weekly Monday Evenings, May–October
The program operates every Monday from 4:00–6:00 PM between May and October, offering a consistent evening window for after-work or after-school outdoor time.
Inclusive Instruction for All Skill Levels
Outdoor Educators provide on‑arrival instruction so beginners and experienced anglers or paddlers alike can take part and learn during the session.
Know the Temperature Rule and Child Accompaniment
Kayaking is canceled when the daily lake temperature is 65°F or lower; children 3–12 must paddle in tandem with a parent or guardian, while 13–15‑year‑olds may use a solo kayak only if accompanied on the water by a parent or guardian.
What the day feels like
Evening on the Water
The evening unfolds as a short, intentional community program: participants gather at the boat ramp, receive brief instruction from Outdoor Educators, and then disperse into paired or solo experiences—casting lines from shore or gliding quiet laps in kayaks—before returning at the two‑hour mark.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should take note of the limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Runs every Monday from May through October, 4:00–6:00 PM. The session length is two hours.
Meet at the Canonsburg Lake boat ramp for check‑in and orientation.
The program is free to participate in, but pre‑registration is required.
Outdoor Educators provide instruction upon arrival. Kayaking will not take place if the daily water temperature is 65°F or lower; children 3–12 must be in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian, and 13–15‑year‑olds may paddle solo only if accompanied on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there a fee to participate?
No—the program is free to participate in, but pre‑registration is required.
When does the program run and how long is each session?
Sessions take place every Monday from May through October, 4:00–6:00 PM; each session lasts two hours.
Where do participants meet?
Meet at the Canonsburg Lake boat ramp for check‑in and orientation.
Is kayaking always available?
No—kayaking will not take place if the daily water temperature of Canonsburg Lake is 65°F or lower.
Can my child kayak alone?
Children ages 3–12 must be in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian; children ages 13–15 may use a solo kayak but must be accompanied on the water by a parent or guardian.
Do I need prior fishing or paddling experience to join?
No—participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome and Outdoor Educators provide instruction upon arrival.