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Lake Aldred

Lake fishing  Pennsylvania · 06:46 - 19:15

Lake Aldred is a lake in Pennsylvania. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
85°
Thu
81%
87°
Fri
85%
79°
Best day
Sat
85%
75°
Sun
84%
66°
Mon
84%
73°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
75°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:01–08:01 Day 08:01–18:00 Dusk 18:00–20:00

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:16–17:16 Major period 03:16–05:16 Minor period 10:42–12:12 Minor period 20:20–21:50

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

15:00
75°
16:00
75°
17:00
74°
18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
66°
21:00
65°
22:00
64°
23:00
64°
00:00
63°
01:00
62°
02:00
62°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
53%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
37%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Holtwood Dam is the oldest of three major dams built across the lower Susquehanna River, and the middle location of the three. It was constructed as the McCalls Ferry Dam between 1905 and 1910 by the Pennsylvania Water & Power (PW&P) Company. The dam was renamed Holtwood in honor of two company executives. PW&P merged with Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) in 1955. In 2015 Talen Energy took over PPL's generation and immediately sold the Holtwood plant to Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners to comply with federal antitrust requirements.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Aldred?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Aldred?

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 Lake Aldred?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Aldred right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.