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YMCA Dam

YMCA Dam is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Carbon County.

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Fish species in YMCA Dam

YMCA Dam is a reservoir in Carbon County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for YMCA Dam, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at YMCA Dam

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for YMCA Dam, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at YMCA Dam

Fish reported from YMCA Dam include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on YMCA Dam with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A soft-plastic minnow or live minnow placed beside cover is a sound crappie approach on YMCA Dam. For sunfish on YMCA Dam, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For YMCA Dam yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on YMCA Dam.

A Simple Fishing Plan for YMCA Dam

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on YMCA Dam. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on YMCA Dam that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish YMCA Dam

Early spring on YMCA Dam calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, YMCA Dam anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on YMCA Dam is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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