Reservoir Number Six

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

What to Expect at Reservoir Number Six

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Reservoir Number Six, 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 Reservoir Number Six

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

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Reservoir Number Six, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Reservoir Number Six crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Reservoir Number Six are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Reservoir Number Six are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Reservoir Number Six for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Reservoir Number Six

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

When to Fish Reservoir Number Six

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