The Allegheny Reservoir’s Outstanding Fishery
The Allegheny Reservoir, in Warren County, is home to a significant fishery. This man-made lake is a product of the damming of the Allegheny River north of Warren, PA. The Kinzua Dam was constructed in 1965. Since then, this body of water has produced many outstanding catches, including the current Pennsylvania State Record walleye and northern pike.
At full pool level the Allegheny Reservoir covers an area of nearly 21,000 acres. It is here where anglers can find over 20 species of fish. From muskellunge to channel catfish, there is an abundance of big fish found in this large expanse of fresh water. Designed and operated as a flood control project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the reservoir is also recognized for it’s angling opportunities.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regularly samples waters in the state for sport fish monitoring and research. The PFBC’s release of their 2014 electrofishing and net surveys showed some outstanding catches in the Allegheny Reservoir. Over 736 fish were collected in one week of netting. Some of the largest fish caught in the biologist’s nets were a 37 inch northern pike and a walleye measuring 29 inches in length.
To view the complete survey results, a biologist report, and photos of these fish, please go to: Allegheny Reservoir Results
For more information on visiting the Allegheny Reservoir, please visit: Visit ANF
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