Glendale Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Glendale Lake falls in Cambria County, part of Pennsylvania. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. At some 2.5 sq miles it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. You have roughly 22 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It is the biggest water on our Cambria County list. The nearest town is Patton, 5.7 miles away. It is 78 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Glendale Lake

  The books put it at 46 ft. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open biodiversity records for Cambria County list brown trout, brook trout and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Work Glendale Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 25°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Glendale Lake. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  The ground here is public, which usually keeps access simple. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Sandy Run Reservoir at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Glendale Lake before loading the car.