Stark Reservoir

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

What to Expect at Stark Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Stark 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 Stark Reservoir

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

Bass

Largemouth bass in Stark Reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Stark Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Stark Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Stark Reservoir 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 Stark Reservoir for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Stark Reservoir

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

When to Fish Stark Reservoir

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