Buzzard Swamp
Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard
Access: Excellent
A series of 15 interconnected ponds in the ANF near Marienville. Premier wildlife viewing and fishing.
Lake
Inland Waters
Wild/Native
120 Acres
4' / 10'
Tactical Profile
Primary Habitat: Diverse mix of open water, marsh, and timbered edges
Target Species: Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch Channel Catfish
Full Species List: Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch
Best Strategy: Hike-in access only; the further you walk from the trailhead, the better the fishing.
Recommended Baits: Soft plastics, Topwater frogs, Nightcrawlers
Launch & Access Points
No formal boat launches recorded. Check shore access points.
2026 Season Outlook
| Species | PA (PFBC) | NY (DEC) |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Apr 4 | Apr 1 |
| Walleye | May 2 | May 1 |
| Bass | Jun 13 | Jun 15 |
| Northern Pike | Jan 1 | May 1 |
| Muskellunge | Jan 1 | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Perch | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Catfish | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |