Hinckston Run Reservoir Fishing in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Cambria County in Pennsylvania is where Hinckston Run Reservoir sits. Elevation runs to 1,404 feet. It measures about 101 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.3 miles keeps the choices simple. On our Cambria County list it sits near the top for size. East Conemaugh is the closest town at 2.2 miles. The big place round here is Pittsburgh, 58 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hinckston Run Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Cambria County records list brown trout, brook trout and yellow perch among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Hinckston Run Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hinckston Run Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Findley Run Reservoir, 5.5 miles away. Nothing on Hinckston Run Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.