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.
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