Plain Nine Reservoir

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

What to Expect at Plain Nine Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Plain Nine 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 Plain Nine Reservoir

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Plain Nine Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Plain Nine 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 Plain Nine Reservoir bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Plain Nine Reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Channel catfish in Plain Nine Reservoir take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Plain Nine Reservoir

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Plain Nine Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Plain Nine Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Plain Nine Reservoir

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