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Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Somerset County.

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Fish species in Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir covers 8.4 acres in Somerset County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

Because Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir is only 8.4 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

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

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm. Smallmouth at Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A jig tipped with a minnow and a small trolling crankbait cover both slow and active walleye on Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

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

When to Fish Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir

On Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Laurel Hill Creek 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.

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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.

    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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