Laural Run Reservoir Fishing near Saint Marys, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Elk County in Pennsylvania is where Laural Run Reservoir sits. This is rolling bush ground. Around 87 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.2 miles keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Saint Marys, is 2.2 miles distant. Beyond it, Johnsonburg at 6.7 miles and Ridgway at 6.8 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Laural Run Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Elk County include brook trout, brown trout, white sucker, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Laural Run Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Anyone fishing Laural Run Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Ridgway Reservoir at 9.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Laural Run Reservoir carry more weight than any list.