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Griffin Reservoir

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

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Fish species in Griffin Reservoir

Griffin Reservoir covers 109.92 acres in Lackawanna County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Griffin Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

How the Size of Griffin Reservoir Changes the Fishing

The 109.92 acres at Griffin 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 Griffin Reservoir

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

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Griffin Reservoir with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm. A small paddletail or crayfish imitation fits the open, rocky water used by Griffin Reservoir smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Griffin Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Griffin Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Griffin Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Walleye at Griffin 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 Griffin Reservoir take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig. Common carp in Griffin Reservoir can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Seasonal Fishing at Griffin Reservoir

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Griffin Reservoir fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Griffin Reservoir may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Griffin Reservoir fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

A First-Trip Plan for Griffin Reservoir

Make the first pass with a moving lure, then return to the most promising cover with a jig or soft plastic on Griffin Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Griffin Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

Griffin Reservoir FAQs

How large is Griffin Reservoir?

Griffin Reservoir covers 109.92 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Griffin Reservoir?

The best first target at Griffin 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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