West Deer Township is only 18.2 miles away from Pittsburgh and 21.3 miles Cranberry Township, making it an extremely convenient and accessible location.
The fishing capabilities in this region are outstanding thanks to the role West (Upper) Deer Lake plays in the overall Deer Lake system. The most recent reports show that an estimated 221 fish were caught during the season, ranging from 3 to 15 inches. Common types of fish that can be found in the area include Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and various Bullheads. The lakes are restocked with fish once during the preseason, twice during the season and once during the fall. Deek Creek, which runs along this parcel, is trout stocked.
Over 5,800 antlered deer/14,000 antlerless deer where harvested in 2017 in this region (WMU 2B). This area in West Deer Township has a high concentration of deer hunting focus areas.
1.25 acres of this site has been replanted with a variety of wetland species, including American Lotus, Canadian Arrowhead, Sweet Flag, and Soft Rush.
