Lake Wilhelm

Reservoir, Mercer County (Sandy Creek). Pennsylvania, United States.
41.3700, -80.0867 — View on the map

Area
704 ha
Managed by
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Permit required
Pennsylvania fishing license (PFBC)
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

Species present

PFBC « Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters » (species for which this water is rated among the best; not a full species list)

Local rules

PFBC special regulations: Brood Stock Lakes Program.

Area rules (Pennsylvania) for these species

Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted)38.1 cm
Walleye and saugeye38.1 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

Primary access: M.K. Goddard State Park Launch No 3.

Official sources

  1. Best Fishing Waters Lakes 202411 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  2. Fishing Special Regulation Lakes 202603 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  3. PFBC fishing regulations summary (special regulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  4. PFBC lake habitat plan — Lake Wilhelm (accessed on 23 September 2026)