Watres Reservoir near Moscow: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this is Watres Reservoir. Everything around it is mixed forest. The water covers some 164 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Some 3.5 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Lackawanna County are bigger. The closest town, Moscow, is 5.8 miles away. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 47 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Watres Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Lackawanna County include brown trout, bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Watres Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 22°F in January and 67°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. That shapes the year on Watres Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Benjamin Pond is 1.1 miles distant. The position on Watres Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.