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Brownell Reservoir

Brownell Reservoir is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Lackawanna County.

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Fish species in Brownell Reservoir

Brownell Reservoir covers 125.97 acres in Lackawanna County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Brownell Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

How the Size of Brownell Reservoir Changes the Fishing

The 125.97 acres at Brownell 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 Brownell Reservoir

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

Bass

Largemouth bass in Brownell Reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover. Use a tube, Ned rig or small swimbait for Brownell Reservoir smallmouth where firm bottom meets deeper water.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Brownell Reservoir respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Brownell Reservoir for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Brownell Reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Low-light walleye fishing on Brownell Reservoir calls for shallow crankbaits, while daylight favors jigs on deeper structure.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Brownell Reservoir for channel catfish. Common carp in Brownell Reservoir can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Seasonal Fishing at Brownell Reservoir

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

A First-Trip Plan for Brownell Reservoir

Pick one kind of cover and fish it carefully, then compare it with a second cover type before moving far on Brownell Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Brownell Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

Brownell Reservoir FAQs

How large is Brownell Reservoir?

Brownell Reservoir covers 125.97 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Brownell Reservoir?

The best first target at Brownell 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.

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    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.

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    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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