Ambridge Reservoir

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

What to Expect at Ambridge Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Ambridge Reservoir, 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 Ambridge Reservoir

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Ambridge Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Channel catfish in Ambridge Reservoir take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ambridge Reservoir

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

When to Fish Ambridge Reservoir

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