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Crappie
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Tioga Reservoir Fishing
A 470-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Tioga County.
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Tioga County
Getting to know Tioga Reservoir
Tioga Reservoir spans 470 acres according to PFBC, located in Tioga County. Its land and shoreline belong to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tioga lies roughly 2 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Tioga River. PFBC region: Northcentral.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 1 access area with a ramp serve boats. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
470acres
1ramp access areas
5species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Gamefish of Tioga Reservoir
Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Tioga Reservoir.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Tioga Reservoir
- Lambs Creek Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, fishing pier, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner COE
Launch points around Tioga Reservoir
- Campers LaunchHammond Lake, 2 miles west
- Ives Run AccessHammond Lake, 3 miles west
- Hills Creek Lake Access near Mansfield (PFBC access 523)Hills Creek Lake, 6 miles southwest
- Hills Creek Lake Access near Mansfield (PFBC access 522)Hills Creek Lake, 6 miles southwest
- Tompkins Campground AccessCowanesque Lake, 7 miles northwest
- South Shore Access on Cowanesque LakeCowanesque Lake, 7 miles northwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Water level
Reservoir level at Tioga Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga Lake At Tioga Dam At Tioga, Pa | 1,081.29 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 12:00 am |
| Hammond Lake At Hammond Dam At Tioga, Pa | 1,086.06 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
1,081.33 ftwater level, Tioga Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (CWMS) reading for Tioga Lake (local gauge datum), recorded October 23, 2026; retrieved October 23, 2026. Values are provisional.
Limits
Keeping fish from Tioga 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Tioga Reservoir.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
PFBC biologist reports on Tioga Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lakes near Tioga Reservoir compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Reservoir | 470 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Hammond Lake | 2 miles west | 640 | 2 | 6 | |
| Hills Creek Lake | 6 miles southwest | 136 | 2 | 5 | |
| Cowanesque Lake | 7 miles north | 1,090 | 2 | 4 | |
| Hamilton Lake | 12 miles southwest | 42 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Lake Nessmuk | 13 miles southwest | 60 | 1 | 5 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Tioga Reservoir
Still water worth the drive from Tioga Reservoir
- Hammond Lake2 miles west
- Hills Creek Lake6 miles southwest
- Cowanesque Lake7 miles north
- Hamilton Lake12 miles southwest
- Lake Nessmuk13 miles southwest
Tackle counters within reach of Tioga Reservoir
- Tackle Shackbait and tackle shop, Wellsboro, 11 miles
- Ram Archery Incbait and tackle shop, Westfield, 21 miles
Charter and guide options at Tioga Reservoir
- Northern Tier Angling Companyfishing guide, Wellsboro, (607) 738-1755
- Tackle Shackfishing guide, Wellsboro, (570) 724-5138
Lodging bases for Tioga Reservoir
- Mansfield6 miles
- Elkland12 miles
- Wellsboro13 miles
County guides along Tioga Reservoir
- Tioga Countyseat: Wellsboro
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Fish ID
Species of Tioga Reservoir in photographs
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Answers
Planning a Tioga Reservoir trip: the questions
How do I find Tioga Reservoir on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Tioga County, PFBC Northcentral Region, about 2 miles from Tioga.
How much surface does Tioga Reservoir cover on the PFBC list?
470 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Tioga Reservoir?
1 ramp access area, including Lambs Creek Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Tioga Reservoir?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
What may I keep from Tioga Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Tioga 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.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Tioga Reservoir?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do Tioga Reservoir anglers buy worms?
Tackle Shack, about 11 miles away.
What is the pool level at Tioga Reservoir?
See USGS and the Corps of Engineers in the level band.
Mark Tioga Reservoir on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.