Beaver Run Reservoir Fishing
A 1,125-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Westmoreland County.
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Beaver Run Reservoir at a glance
Expect about 1,125 acres of reservoir at Beaver Run Reservoir, a water of Westmoreland County. The closest Census town is Slickville, about 3 miles away. Its outflow runs to Beaver Run. The Southwest Region of PFBC covers it.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Launching at Beaver Run Reservoir
Without a mapped ramp on Beaver Run Reservoir, the list below gives the nearest.
More ramps close to Beaver Run Reservoir
- Tailwater AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 6 miles east
- Christopher's Road AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 8 miles southeast
- North Vandergrift Access on Kiskiminetas RiverKiskiminetas River, 9 miles north
- Alexandria LaunchLoyalhanna Creek, 9 miles southeast
- Salem AccessLoyalhanna Creek, 9 miles southeast
- Leechburg AccessKiskiminetas River, 10 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Seasons and limits for Beaver Run 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 |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Beaver Run Reservoir; program and special listings override them.
Where the Summary singles out Beaver Run Reservoir
- Closed to fishing Sec Mgmt Code #62
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Run Reservoir | 1,125 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Loyalhanna Lake | 7 miles southeast | 479 | 0 | 7 | |
| Northmoreland Lake | 7 miles northwest | 17 | 0 | 3 | yes |
| Lower Burrel Park Pond | 9 miles northwest | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| Penn Township Municipal Park Pond | 10 miles southwest | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Conemaugh River Lake | 11 miles east | 640 | 1 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Close to Beaver Run Reservoir
More still water around Beaver Run Reservoir
- Loyalhanna Lake7 miles southeast
- Northmoreland Lake7 miles northwest
- Lower Burrel Park Pond9 miles northwest
- Penn Township Municipal Park Pond10 miles southwest
- Conemaugh River Lake11 miles east
Bait sellers a drive from Beaver Run Reservoir
- R Nmarina, Murrysville, 8 miles
- River Road Bait and Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Apollo, 8 miles
- Gander Mountain, 4680 Old William Penn Hwybait and tackle shop, Monroeville, 10 miles
- Joe Gablickbait and tackle shop, New Kensington, 12 miles
- Muddy Creek Tacklebait and tackle shop, Irwin, 12 miles
- Allegheny River Marina Servicesmarina, New Kensington, 12 miles
Guide services listing Beaver Run Reservoir
- 84 Lakescharter, Eighty Four, (724) 228-8527
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
- Smallies On The Yough Llcfishing guide, Mckeesport, (412) 215-6254
Boroughs offering beds near Beaver Run Reservoir
- Delmont5 miles
- Murrysville6 miles
- Apollo7 miles
Counties holding Beaver Run Reservoir
- Westmoreland Countyseat: Greensburg
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Ridges, rivers and lakes around Beaver Run Reservoir, pictured
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Questions on Beaver Run Reservoir, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Beaver Run Reservoir sit?
Its shore lies in Westmoreland County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 3 miles from Slickville.
What surface area does PFBC give Beaver Run Reservoir?
The PFBC layer shows 1,125 acres.
How many ramps reach Beaver Run Reservoir?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed above.
What is the fish list for Beaver Run Reservoir?
No PFBC roster exists for it.
What are the bass limits at Beaver Run Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
What do license fees run for a trip to Beaver Run 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.
Will Beaver Run Reservoir see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Beaver Run Reservoir?
R N is nearest, 8 miles away.
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