Allegheny Reservoir Fishing
A 12,081-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Warren County.
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A short guide to Allegheny Reservoir
The Fish and Boat Commission lists Allegheny Reservoir at 12,081 acres; it sits in Warren County. PFBC records list the owner as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Warren, about 11 miles out, makes the nearest town. Water leaves it for Allegheny River. It falls in the PFBC Northwest Region.
PFBC names channel catfish, crappie, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass and smallmouth bass for it. Trailers go in at 7 access areas with ramps.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Each chip marks a fish PFBC connects with Allegheny Reservoir.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Ramps that put boats on Allegheny Reservoir
- Elijah Accesspaved ramp, 138 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Willow Bay Accesspaved ramp, 133 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Kinzua – Wolf Run Accesspaved ramp, 100 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Kiasutha Recreational Areapaved ramp, 60 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Roper Hollow Accesspaved ramp, 35 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Dew Drop Accesspaved ramp, 6 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
- Webbs Ferry Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, fishing pier, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner U.S. Forest Service
Other access areas near Allegheny Reservoir
- Kinzua Tailwaters AccessAllegheny River, 5 miles southwest
- Allegheny Outfitters Boat LaunchAllegheny River, 10 miles southwest
- Akeley Boat LaunchConewango Creek, 11 miles northwest
- Stewart AccessConewango Creek, 11 miles northwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Level readings at Allegheny Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Reservoir Near Warren, Pa | 1,317.97 ft lake elevation | Oct 24 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 24, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (CWMS) reading for Allegheny Reservoir, PA (NAVD88), recorded October 23, 2026; retrieved October 23, 2026. Values are provisional.
Creel counts and minimum sizes at Allegheny Reservoir
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Allegheny Reservoir follows the inland table of the Summary, plus any program rule listed here.
Rules unique to Allegheny Reservoir
- Warren County listingFrom 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular trout season through Labor Day, the minimum size for trout is 14 inches, and the daily limit is 2 (combined species).; From the day after Labor Day until 8 a.m. of the opening day of the trout season of the following year, no trout may be killed or had in possession.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout stocking dates at Allegheny Reservoir
Count on 1 PFBC stockings at Allegheny Reservoir this year, chiefly walleye; counts per visit stay unpublished.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fry) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Heaviest Pennsylvania fish from Allegheny Reservoir
| Species | Weight | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike, Northern | 35 lb. | Carl Stoltz | 2003 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania records.
Management reports on Allegheny Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Nearby lakes and Allegheny Reservoir, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Reservoir | 12,081 | 7 | 9 | ||
| Bradford City Number Three Reservoir | 11 miles east | 20 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Bradford City Number Two Reservoir | 12 miles northeast | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chapman Dam Reservoir | 16 miles southwest | 68 | 1 | 3 | yes |
| Twin Lakes | 22 miles southeast | 7 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Hamlin Lake | 26 miles east | 17 | 1 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Around Allegheny Reservoir
Reservoirs and lakes close to Allegheny Reservoir
- Bradford City Number Three Reservoir11 miles east
- Bradford City Number Two Reservoir12 miles northeast
- Chapman Dam Reservoir16 miles southwest
- Twin Lakes22 miles southeast
- Hamlin Lake26 miles east
Where Allegheny Reservoir anglers stock up
- Slaven's Country Cupboardbait and tackle shop, Bradford, 6 miles
- Paul's Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Kane, 11 miles
- Kinzua Fly Fishing LLCfly shop, Bradford, 16 miles
Hire a guide for Allegheny Reservoir
- PA State Championship Fishing Tournament Inccharter, Tidioute, (814) 484-3585
- Kinzua Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Allegheny Reservoir, Bradford, (814) 368-5814
Overnight bases around Allegheny Reservoir
- Warren11 miles
- Bradford16 miles
- Kane17 miles
Allegheny Reservoir by county
- Warren Countyseat: Warren
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Before you go to Allegheny Reservoir: common questions
Where in Pennsylvania is Allegheny Reservoir?
You will find it in Warren County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 11 miles from Warren.
How large is Allegheny Reservoir by PFBC count?
Roughly 12,081 acres.
Which access area serves Allegheny Reservoir?
There are 7 ramp access areas; Elijah Access is the largest.
Does Allegheny Reservoir hold bass and panfish?
PFBC lists channel catfish, crappie, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Does Allegheny Reservoir have special regulations?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit fit Allegheny Reservoir?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
When does PFBC stock Allegheny Reservoir?
1 visits in 2026, from 2026.
Who sells minnows on the way to Allegheny Reservoir?
Drive about 6 miles to Slaven's Country Cupboard.
Who reports the level of Allegheny Reservoir?
Above: USGS and the Corps of Engineers.
Has a state record come from Allegheny Reservoir?
Pike, Northern, 35 lb., by Carl Stoltz in 2003.
Spend an evening casting Allegheny Reservoir
Check the Summary rows before a fish goes on the stringer.