Fishing Ligonier Reservoir in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Out in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, sits Ligonier Reservoir. The surface lies 1,490 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Westmoreland County. 3.2 miles away sits Waterford, the nearest town. Further out sit Ligonier (3.9 miles) and Boswell (8.6 miles). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ligonier Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Westmoreland County include bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout and white crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Ligonier Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 26°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Ligonier Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Tod sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Ligonier Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.