Reservoir · Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania
Allegheny Reservoir near Warren
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
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Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Lake elevation is available, but current water-temperature information is unavailable.
- Without enough current observations, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 1,326.79 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- +0.41 ft
- Trend
- Rising
- Last updated
- 31 min ago
Source: USGS · Allegheny Reservoir near Warren, PA · 03012520 · Elevation, lake/res, NAVD88
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
68°F
Wind
2 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.22 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 6 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 10 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 6 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 10 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 58°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Partly cloudy
High 74°F / Low 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 50°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Allegheny Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua) is a large northwestern Pennsylvania USACE reservoir on the Allegheny River corridor above Kinzua Dam. PFBC and USACE materials describe a mixed coolwater/warmwater fishery centered on walleye and smallmouth bass, with northern pike and yellow perch also important. Public recreation is boat- and shore-oriented around Allegheny National Forest and USACE access areas. Live coverage here is elevation-only via USGS 03012520 (62615 NAVD88); lake-surface water temperature is not published on this destination. One elevation reading does not represent every bay or depth.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC surveys describe a dense smallmouth bass population as a primary Allegheny Reservoir target.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Allegheny Reservoir biologist reporting identifies walleye as a primary managed sportfish with stocking support.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC and USFS Allegheny Reservoir materials list northern pike among common sportfish.
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Allegheny Reservoir reporting lists yellow perch among common panfish targets.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Large regulated Allegheny River reservoir with deep main-lake habitat and extensive forested shoreline bays supporting coolwater and warmwater sportfish.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
USACE Allegheny Reservoir / Kinzua recreation areas and Allegheny National Forest launches provide boat and shore access around the Pennsylvania shoreline; confirm current USACE, Forest Service, and PFBC rules, seasonal launch usability, and dam restricted zones. Catalog coordinates are the USGS reservoir elevation site, not a verified put-in or parking pin. Do not treat the Kinzua Dam operations area as public fishing access.
Stocking information
PFBC biologist materials document Allegheny Reservoir management including walleye and other warmwater stockings. Confirm current stockings on the official PFBC stocking schedule.
- Stocked
Walleye
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply; seasons and limits can change. Verify current PFBC rules and USACE recreation restrictions before fishing.
Planning notes for this lake
This is the USACE Kinzua Dam impoundment, not the Allegheny River at the Kinzua outlet. USGS 03012520 provides live reservoir elevation (parameter 62615, NAVD88). Live lake-surface water temperature is not assigned. Elevation is not a thermal substitute and does not invent a monitoring-backed temperature rating.
The fishery is mixed coolwater and warmwater: walleye and smallmouth bass are central, with northern pike and yellow perch also important. Public recreation is boat- and shore-oriented around Allegheny National Forest and USACE access. Confirm PFBC regulations and current USACE recreation status. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point, not a launch pin.
Sources
- USGS 03012520 — Reservoir elevation monitoring for this destination.
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Authoritative Pennsylvania fishing regulations.
Enduring destination context, reviewed 2026-08-31. Not a live conditions report.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Warren
County
Warren
Management Category
USACE reservoir coolwater/warmwater fishery
Regulation Scope
Allegheny Reservoir (Pennsylvania waters)
Regulation Summary
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply on Allegheny Reservoir; confirm current PFBC seasons and limits.
Surface Area
7647 acres
Maximum Depth
130 ft
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
USACE Kinzua Dam impoundment on the Allegheny River in Warren County and the Allegheny National Forest corridor. USGS monitoring location 03012520 provides live reservoir elevation NAVD88 (62615). Live lake water temperature is not assigned. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point, not a launch pin. Distinct from the Allegheny River at Kinzua Dam outlet river destination.
