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Beaverdam Run Reservoir

Beaverdam Run Reservoir is a reservoir in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

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Fish species in Beaverdam Run Reservoir

Beaverdam Run Reservoir covers 359.88 acres in Cambria County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Beaverdam Run Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

How the Size of Beaverdam Run Reservoir Changes the Fishing

The 359.88 acres at Beaverdam Run Reservoir provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Baits at Beaverdam Run Reservoir

Fish reported from Beaverdam Run Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Beaverdam Run Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover. Rocky points on Beaverdam Run Reservoir suit a grub, tube or compact crankbait when smallmouth are the target.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Larger Predators

Walleye at Beaverdam Run Reservoir can be approached with a jig and minnow, paddletail or trolled crankbait along a point or channel edge.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Channel catfish in Beaverdam Run Reservoir take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig. Common carp in Beaverdam Run Reservoir can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Seasonal Fishing at Beaverdam Run Reservoir

Spring at Beaverdam Run Reservoir favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Beaverdam Run Reservoir, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Beaverdam Run Reservoir become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.

A First-Trip Plan for Beaverdam Run Reservoir

Use the first few bites to identify a depth instead of changing lures after every cast on Beaverdam Run Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Beaverdam Run Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

Beaverdam Run Reservoir FAQs

How large is Beaverdam Run Reservoir?

Beaverdam Run Reservoir covers 359.88 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Beaverdam Run Reservoir?

The best first target at Beaverdam Run Reservoir depends on conditions, but walleye, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass give anglers practical starting options.

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.

  • Common Carp — 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.

  • Smallmouth 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.

  • Walleye — 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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