Fishing at Waverly Reservoirs, Bradford County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Waverly Reservoirs lies within the bounds of Bradford County, Pennsylvania. What surrounds it is rolling bush. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Bradford County list. For supplies, South Waverly is 1.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Syracuse, 75 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Waverly Reservoirs

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Bradford County, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, brook trout and brown bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Waverly Reservoirs a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 69°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Waverly Reservoirs that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Dodge Pond, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Waverly Reservoirs if anything is unclear.