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Union City Reservoir

Erie County · 25 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (April 2014)

  • The Muskellunge catch rate of 0.005 fish/hr was below the statewide objective of 0.01 fish/hr. (p. 3)
  • Night electrofishing captured 194 Largemouth Bass measuring 4 to 18 inches. (p. 5)
  • The total Largemouth Bass catch rate was 133.8 fish per hour. (p. 5)
  • Trap nets captured 165 Black Crappie measuring 2 to 12 inches. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Union City Reservoir

On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)

Not on the 2026 schedule.

Fish consumption advice (2026 list)

  • Largemouth Bass: 2 meals/month (Mercury)

Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”

Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)

  • Brood Stock Lakes Program: PFBC's special-regulation data (Mar 2026) lists this lake under Brood Stock Lakes Program, but the 2026 Summary's Brood Stock Lakes Program list (p. 15) does not name it. Check the posted signs and PFBC. (PFBC special-regulation data (Mar 2026))
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Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.

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