White Oak Reservoir

White Oak 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 White Oak Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at White Oak Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for White Oak 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 White Oak Reservoir

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for White Oak Reservoir

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

When to Fish White Oak Reservoir

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