Fishing Science Lake in McKean County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  You will find Science Lake in McKean County, Pennsylvania. This is rolling bush ground. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by McKean County standards. The town to know is Bradford, 7.3 miles out. Foster Brook follows at 8.1 miles, then Salamanca at 11 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Science Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Science Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 66°F and January near 21°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. The season on Science Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Bradford City Number Two Reservoir at 3.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Science Lake before loading the car.