Fishing High Point Lake

AKA: High Point Reservoir

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High Point Reservoir, PA

Popular Fish Species High Point Lake, PA

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to an continued stocking program, walleye are beginning to thrive and grow large in the fertile waters of High Point Lake this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Northern Pike Fishing

Northern pike are voracious feeders and they have the tools necessary to catch and eat pretty much any food source in the lake. Northerns are very agile and powerful, plus they have big mouths with very sharp teeth. They are currently thriving in the cool waters of High Point Lake. This year they are being caught in good quantity and some mighty big sizes. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. Summer is spotty but pike can be caught all summer long. Fall can also be good sometimes stretching into October. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes. When the lake has safe ice in winter, ice fishing for northern pike can be quite thrilling. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find northern pike holding during summer. Portable fish finders can also be a big help.

Largemouth Bass Fishing

High Point Lake is considered a good bass fishing lakes, especially since powered motor boats are not allowed on the lake. Anglers are catching bass in good numbers with largemouth bass in the 4 to 6-pound range showing up with some regularity. A history of careful fisheries management by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. In High Point Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can be caught while ice fishing.

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel and northern pike at High Point Reservoir in Pennsylvania.

High Point Lake Fishing Video

Restricted to non-powered, or electric motor boats, High Point Lake is an ideal getaway for anglers who enjoy fishing from canoes or kayaks. This 350-acre lake in the southwest part of the state offers fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, chain pickerel, northern pike and sunfish. The area has no camping or fishing related amenities, however there are two nice boat launch ramps - one on each side of the lake. In winter, ice fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill, perch and northern pike can be well worth the effort.

Primary fish species residing in High Point Lake

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High Point Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NO

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

North Access Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast sector of the lake, on the north shore, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking for a dozen vehicles with boat trailers.

South Access Boat Ramp
Located in the mid section of the lake, on the south shore, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking for fifteen vehicles with boat trailers.