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.
Responsible gearBacklit Digital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 38.1 cm here.
€32.90£28.90Not shipped to the United States
Rigging Accessory Assortment, 184 PiecesFor: roach, common bream, common carp · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€27.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
Lined winter hood with built-in scarfFor: all fishing · cold
€28.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
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 saugeye | 38.1 cm |
Access
Primary access: M.K. Goddard State Park Launch No 3.
Official sources
- Best Fishing Waters Lakes 202411 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fishing Special Regulation Lakes 202603 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- PFBC fishing regulations summary (special regulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- PFBC lake habitat plan — Lake Wilhelm (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
WalleyeSander vitreus