Fishing Eisenhuth Reservoir in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  The Schuylkill County entry here is Eisenhuth Reservoir, in Pennsylvania. It sits in mixed forest. It runs to roughly 71 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge runs 1.4 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is among the larger waters listed here for Schuylkill County. The closest town, Frackville, is 3 miles away. The big place round here is Allentown, 38 miles distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Eisenhuth Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Schuylkill County include brown trout, brook trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Eisenhuth Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 70°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That shapes the year on Eisenhuth Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Wolf Creek Reservoir is 1.7 miles distant. Rules at Eisenhuth Reservoir are worth checking on the day.