Fishing at Number Four Reservoir, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Number Four Reservoir in the Northumberland County part of Pennsylvania. The bank is 906 feet above sea level. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Shamokin, is 1.7 miles away. The big place round here is Allentown, 57 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Number Four Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Northumberland County: brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Number Four Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At Number Four Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Number One Reservoir, 2.5 miles away. Treat Number Four Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.