Ligonier Township Reservoir Fishing in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Pennsylvania holds Ligonier Township Reservoir, in Westmoreland County. The ground around here is mixed forest. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Start from Waterford, 1.7 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 47 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ligonier Township Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Westmoreland County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout and white crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Ligonier Township Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 24°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on Ligonier Township Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lake Tod, 1.7 miles away. Nothing on Ligonier Township Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.