Tipton Reservoir near Tipton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tipton Reservoir is a Blair County water, in Pennsylvania. What surrounds it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 41 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 1.2 miles, and most of it is walkable. Start from Tipton, 3.5 miles down the road. After that come Tyrone at 4.8 miles and Bellwood at 5.3 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Tipton Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Blair County names bluegill, black crappie, brown trout and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Tipton Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 24°F to 68°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. 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. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Tipton Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Tyrone Reservoir Number Two, 3.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing here settles the position at Tipton Reservoir for certain.