Briar Creek Reservoir
Briar Creek Reservoir is a lake in Pennsylvania. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.
Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Briar Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It has an area of 51.04 acres and is located in Briar Creek Township. The lake is situated on East Branch Briar Creek. The lake was constructed in the early 1970s for the purpose of flood control. It is dammed by the Briar Creek Dam. Shale and limestone rocks are found in the lake's vicinity. The lake was electrofished by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in 2010. The reservoir is designated as Approved Trout Waters and is stocked with trout. More than a dozen species of fish inhabit it and several bird species are found in its vicinity. The lake is part of the 173-acre Briar Creek Lake Park. Fishing and boating are done in the reservoir.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Briar Creek Reservoir?
The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Briar Creek Reservoir?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Briar Creek Reservoir?
For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Briar Creek Reservoir right now?
Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 76%.