Quemahoning Reservoir Fishing
A 899-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Somerset County.
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Quemahoning Reservoir at a glance
Expect about 899 acres of reservoir at Quemahoning Reservoir, a water of Somerset County. The closest Census town is Hooversville, about 3 miles away. Its outflow runs to Quemahoning Creek. The Southwest Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass and smallmouth bass, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 3 access areas with ramps. The Summary lists it under Big Bass Program and Panfish Enhancement Lake.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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This roster for Quemahoning Reservoir comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Launching at Quemahoning Reservoir
- Birdman Road Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner Unknown
- Green Bridge Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner Unknown
- Lemon Road Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner Unknown
More ramps close to Quemahoning Reservoir
- Greenhouse ParkStoneycreek River, 8 miles north
- Lake Somerset Access near Somerset (PFBC access 403)Lake Somerset, 10 miles southwest
- Lake Somerset Access near Somerset (PFBC access 402)Lake Somerset, 11 miles southwest
- Inclined Plane Riverside ParkStonycreek River, 11 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Seasons and limits for Quemahoning 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 Quemahoning Reservoir; program and special listings override them.
Program rules for Quemahoning Reservoir
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
| Panfish Enhancement Lake | Minimum lengths: sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish) 7 inches; crappies (black and white) 9 inches; yellow perch 9 inches. Daily limit 20 per species; where more than one species is regulated on the same water, 20 of each with no more than 50 panfish combined. Listed here: Sunfish 7 inches, Crappie 9 inches, Yellow Perch 9 inches. | p. 15 |
Where the Summary singles out Quemahoning Reservoir
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
- Lake Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
When PFBC stocks Quemahoning Reservoir
The 2026 PFBC calendar shows 1 stockings for Quemahoning Reservoir, most of them walleye.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Field reports from Quemahoning Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Quemahoning Reservoir against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quemahoning Reservoir | 899 | 3 | 8 | ||
| North Fork Reservoir | 7 miles north | 0 | 0 | ||
| Somerset Lake | 11 miles southwest | 253 | 2 | 0 | |
| Elton Sportsmen's Dam | 12 miles northeast | 4 | 0 | 2 | yes |
| Hinckston Run Reservoir | 15 miles north | 104 | 1 | 7 | |
| Kooser Lake | 16 miles southwest | 4 | 0 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Close to Quemahoning Reservoir
More still water around Quemahoning Reservoir
- North Fork Reservoir7 miles north
- Somerset Lake11 miles southwest
- Elton Sportsmen's Dam12 miles northeast
- Hinckston Run Reservoir15 miles north
- Kooser Lake16 miles southwest
Bait sellers a drive from Quemahoning Reservoir
- Tackle Box, 964 Barn Stbait and tackle shop, Hooversville, 3 miles
- Bass Elmer Jrbait and tackle shop, Friedens, 9 miles
- The Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Johnstown, 10 miles
- Ligonier Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ligonier, 16 miles
- Pcola's Luresbait and tackle shop, Saint Michael, 16 miles
- Coach Ed's Bait and Tucklebait and tackle shop, Schellsburg, 19 miles
Guide services listing Quemahoning Reservoir
- Fly Fishing Showfly fishing guide, Somerset, (814) 443-3638
- Coxes Creek Charterscharter, Somerset, (814) 444-2530
Boroughs offering beds near Quemahoning Reservoir
- Boswell3 miles
- Windber9 miles
- Ferndale9 miles
Counties holding Quemahoning Reservoir
- Somerset Countyseat: Somerset
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Ridges, rivers and lakes around Quemahoning Reservoir, pictured
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Questions on Quemahoning Reservoir, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Quemahoning Reservoir sit?
Its shore lies in Somerset County, PFBC Southwest Region, about 3 miles from Hooversville.
What surface area does PFBC give Quemahoning Reservoir?
The PFBC layer shows 899 acres.
How many ramps reach Quemahoning Reservoir?
3 ramp access areas; Birdman Road Access has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Quemahoning Reservoir?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass and walleye, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Quemahoning Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Note the Big Bass Program and Panfish Enhancement Lake status.
What do license fees run for a trip to Quemahoning 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 Quemahoning Reservoir see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedule has 1 entries, beginning 2026.
Which tackle store is handiest to Quemahoning Reservoir?
Tackle Box is nearest, 3 miles away.
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