Fishing At Lake Wilhelm

AKA: Wilhelm Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at Lake Wilhelm in Pennsylvania.

Conveniently located off I-79, Lake Wilhelm is a 1,740 acre reservoir in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania. Fish here for bass, walleye, crappie, muskellunge, bluegill, catfish, northern pike, perch and sunfish. The lake is open to all boats with plenty of boat ramps, parking and marina slips. Kayaks, canoes and all types of fishing boats give anglers access to quality fishing waters. Some excellent bank fishing is also available with access at multiple locations around the lake. When ice conditions in winter are safe, the ice fishing can be quite active with some of the biggest fish of the year being taken. Ice fishing for bass, walleye, bluegill and perch are quite popular.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Wilhelm

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Wilhelm Amenities

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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Wilhelm Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoons
724 549-9531

Marinas

Lake Wilhelm Marina
540 Lake Wilhelm Rd
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
724 549-9531

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Wilhelm Boat Launch #1
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of gravel parking.

Lake Wilhelm Boat Launch #2
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Lake Wilhelm Boat Launch #3
Located mid lake, just north of the Lake Wilhelm Road bridge, on the northeast side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of parking.

Lake Wilhelm Boat Launch #4
Located mid lake, on the northeast side of the lake, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Long Boom Boat Launch
Located just north of the I-79 bridge, on the west side of the lake, this is a primitive launch area and parking

Maurice K. Goddard State Park Marina Boat Ramp
Located on the west side of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of paved parking.

Sheakleyville Road Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a primitive launch area and parking.

Click here for a Pennsylvania Fishing License.