Reservoir · Blanchard, Centre, Pennsylvania
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir is a central Pennsylvania flood-control reservoir with broad flats, coves, channel edges, and productive warmwater habitat. Crappie and bass are major targets, with catfish and other panfish adding a diverse reservoir fishery.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
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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
- 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
- 630.06 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.11 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 12 min ago
Source: USGS · Foster Joseph Sayers Lake near Blanchard, PA · 01547480 · Reservoir elevation
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
4 mph S
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 65°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 66°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 59°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
Black crappie and largemouth bass are primary and established in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Blanchard. Channel catfish are common and established. Striped bass are present and stocked. It covers 1,730 acres.
Target species
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Striped bass are stocked in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir.
- Stocked
Striped bass
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
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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