The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)
Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this afternoon.
About Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir) spreads over 1,730 acres in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Foster Joseph Sayers Dam holds it back on the Bald Eagle Creek. Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir, often called Blanchard Reservoir locally, lies within Bald Eagle State Park on Bald Eagle Creek.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18 miles. At about 610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Zion lies about 5.2 miles to the south.
- Size
- 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Foster Joseph Sayers Dam, Bald Eagle Creek
- County
- Centre County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)
Anglers come to Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir) for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, yellow perch, crappie and muskie.
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Catfish
- Yellow perch
- Crappie
- Muskie
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)
- Zionabout 5.2 mi south
- Milesburgabout 5.4 mi southwest
- Bellefonteabout 6.6 mi southwest
- Mill Hallabout 7.7 mi northeast
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Questions about Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)
What fish are in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)?
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir) holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, yellow perch, crappie and muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)?
1,730 acres, with about 18 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)?
Zion is about 5.2 miles south; Milesburg is about 5.4 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir)?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir (Blanchard Reservoir) on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
