Ligonier Township Reservoir

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

What to Expect at Ligonier Township Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Ligonier Township Reservoir, 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 Ligonier Township Reservoir

Fish reported from Ligonier Township Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Ligonier Township Reservoir largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Ligonier Township Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ligonier Township Reservoir

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

When to Fish Ligonier Township Reservoir

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