Fishing at Lake Sabula, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Lake Sabula is listed under Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It sits at 1,486 feet above sea level. With some 39 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Treasure Lake is the closest town at 2.8 miles. Beyond it, DuBois at 5.5 miles and Sandy at 6.5 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sabula

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Clearfield County list brook trout, brown trout and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lake Sabula that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 23°F to 68°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. The season between ice runs from about late March to mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Lake Sabula.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Du Bois Reservoir is 4.6 miles off. For Lake Sabula in particular, ask before you travel.