Lake Rene

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

What to Expect at Lake Rene

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lake Rene, 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 Lake Rene

Fish reported from Lake Rene include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Lake Rene with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Lake Rene crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Lake Rene 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 Lake Rene.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Lake Rene.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Rene

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

When to Fish Lake Rene

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