Holtzhauer Lake

Holtzhauer Lake covers 3.95 acres in Westmoreland County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Holtzhauer Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Holtzhauer Lake

Because Holtzhauer Lake is only 3.95 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Holtzhauer Lake

Fish reported from Holtzhauer Lake include black crappie, bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch. Channel catfish are also stocked in Holtzhauer Lake.

Bass

For Holtzhauer Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic. Use a tube, Ned rig or small swimbait for Holtzhauer Lake smallmouth where firm bottom meets deeper water.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Holtzhauer Lake 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 Holtzhauer Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Holtzhauer Lake.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Holtzhauer Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Holtzhauer Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Holtzhauer Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Holtzhauer Lake

Early spring on Holtzhauer Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Holtzhauer Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Holtzhauer Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.