Bellwood Reservoir Fishing near Bellwood, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Bellwood Reservoir sits within Blair County in Pennsylvania. Elevation runs to 1,358 feet. Surface area is around 49 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest place of any size is Bellwood, 3.4 miles away. Tipton is 4.6 miles and Greenwood 6.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Bellwood Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, black crappie, brown trout and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Bellwood Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 25°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Bellwood Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Homer Gap Reservoir is 4.2 miles distant. For Bellwood Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.