Duman Lake near Spangler: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Duman Lake lies in Cambria County, in Pennsylvania. It sits at 1,713 feet above sea level. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Spangler is the closest place, 6 miles off. It is 62 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Duman Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Cambria County cover brown trout, brook trout, yellow perch and brown bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Duman Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 25°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Duman Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a pier recorded roughly 170 yards away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Spangler Reservoir, 2.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Duman Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.