Reservoir · Blanchard, Centre, Pennsylvania
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
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
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
71°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.10 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 66°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 56°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 53°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 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 Foster Joseph Sayers 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
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir is a central Pennsylvania USACE lake paired with Bald Eagle State Park and a productive warmwater fishery. PFBC and habitat-partner materials emphasize black crappie, largemouth bass, and channel catfish, with hybrid striped bass also managed in related regional stocking context where documented. Access is mixed park shore and boat launch. Live coverage is elevation-only via USGS 01547480 (00062); lake-surface water temperature is not claimed.
Target species
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC/DCNR and habitat-partner materials identify crappie as a primary Foster Joseph Sayers panfish target; recorded as black crappie.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bald Eagle State Park / Foster Joseph Sayers fishery materials identify largemouth bass as a primary warmwater target.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Foster Joseph Sayers warmwater fishery materials list channel catfish among common targets.
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Regional PFBC stocking context includes hybrid striped bass at some Pennsylvania reservoirs; catalog records striped-bass as present without claiming abundance. Hybrid-striped-bass is not a separate species catalog ID.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Fertile Centre County USACE reservoir in the Bald Eagle Creek valley with warmwater bass and panfish habitat influenced by managed seasonal pool changes.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Bald Eagle State Park and USACE Foster Joseph Sayers facilities provide public boat launches and extensive shore-fishing access; confirm current DCNR/USACE operating status, seasonal drawdown effects on launches, and PFBC regulations. Catalog coordinates are the USGS reservoir elevation site, not a verified launch pin. Dam restricted zones are not public fishing access.
Stocking information
Confirm current PFBC stockings for Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir on the official PFBC stocking schedule. Habitat projects and warmwater management are ongoing under PFBC/DCNR partnership context.
- Stocked
Striped bass
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply. Seasonal pool changes can affect access; verify current PFBC and DCNR guidance before fishing.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Blanchard, Centre, 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
Blanchard
County
Centre
Management Category
USACE reservoir warmwater fishery
Regulation Scope
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir
Regulation Summary
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply on Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir; confirm current PFBC seasons and limits.
Surface Area
1730 acres
Target Species
Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
USACE Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir / Lake in Centre County at Bald Eagle State Park. USGS monitoring location 01547480 provides live reservoir elevation via parameter 00062 (USACE local datum context). Live lake water temperature is not assigned. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point.
