Dalton Run Reservoir Fishing in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Cambria County in Pennsylvania is where Dalton Run Reservoir sits. The water sits 1,493 feet up. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Elim lies 2.7 miles from the water. Westmont is 3.1 miles away, with Southmont at 3.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Dalton Run Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Cambria County list brown trout, brook trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Dalton Run Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Dalton Run Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Beverly Lake, 4.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Dalton Run Reservoir are worth checking on the day.