Morganza Reservoir Fishing in Washington County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Morganza Reservoir in the Washington County part of Pennsylvania. The country here is mixed woodland. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Canonsburg, 1.7 miles away. Beyond it, Muse at 1.8 miles and Cecil-Bishop at 2.7 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Morganza Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Washington County: bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Morganza Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 28°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Morganza Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Canonsburg Lake at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Morganza Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.