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Blair Gap Reservoir

Blair Gap Reservoir is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Blair County.

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Fish species in Blair Gap Reservoir

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

What to Expect at Blair Gap Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Blair Gap 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 Blair Gap Reservoir

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

Bass

For Blair Gap Reservoir largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Blair Gap Reservoir crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Blair Gap Reservoir take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Blair Gap Reservoir.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Blair Gap Reservoir

Begin at a point or shoreline turn and work from shallow water toward the first useful depth change on Blair Gap Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Blair Gap Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Blair Gap Reservoir

On Blair Gap Reservoir, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Blair Gap Reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Blair Gap Reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

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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