Allegheny Reservoir

Region: Allegheny National Forest / Kinzua Area

Massive 12,000-acre flood control lake spanning PA and NY.

Reservoir
Limited
12000.00
Yes

Tactical Info

Habitat: Submerged roadbeds, standing timber, shale drop-offs

Target Species: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike

All Species Found: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Carp

Best Strategy: Troll lead core (30-50ft) for Walleye; jerkbaits on points.

Recommended Baits: Flicker Shads, Keitech Swimbaits

2026 Fishing Seasons

SpeciesPA (PFBC)NY (DEC)
Trout (Inland Streams) Apr 4 - Sep 7 Apr 1 - Oct 15
Trout (Stocked Lakes) Apr 4 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Bass (Largemouth/Small) Jun 13 - Dec 31 Jun 15 - Nov 30
Walleye May 2 - Mar 14 May 1 - Mar 15
Northern Pike Jan 1 - Dec 31 May 1 - Mar 15
Muskellunge (All) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jun 1 - Nov 30
Pickerel Jan 1 - Dec 31 May 1 - Mar 15
Yellow Perch Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Crappie / Sunfish Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Catfish (All) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
American Shad Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Striped Bass (Inland) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Apr 1 - Nov 30

📅 2026 Fishing Calendar

Species JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Trout--StockPEAKPEAKFair--FallFall--
WalleyeIceIceRiverSpawnGoodPEAKFairFairGoodPEAKPEAKIce
Smallmouth---PrePEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKDeep--
MuskyIce-PrePEAKGoodFair--FallPEAKPEAKIce