Fishing at Bakerton Reservoir, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Cambria County in Pennsylvania is where Bakerton Reservoir sits. The setting is rolling bush. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cambria County. Spangler is the closest place, 4.3 miles off. It is 67 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bakerton Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Survey and observation records for Cambria County include brown trout, brook trout and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Bakerton Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 24°F in January up to 69°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bakerton Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Spangler Reservoir, 3.3 miles away. Check the position on Bakerton Reservoir before loading the car.