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Union City Reservoir

Union, Pennsylvania — Erie County.

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36Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 127353619).

Location & fast facts

Where Union City Reservoir is in Pennsylvania

The red circle marks Union City Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Union City Reservoir

  • County: Erie
  • Town: Union
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 190 mi from Harrisburg and 102 mi from Pittsburgh, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Pennsylvania

Official PFBC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth bass and Black crappie
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (PA Fish and Boat Commission)

25Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by PFBC biologists as warmwater/coolwater fishing opportunities: Black crappie, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, Yellow perch.

Source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) warmwater/coolwater fisheries lakes and stocked trout waterbodies (via PASDA), record for Union City Reservoir, Erie County. See PFBC fishing for regulations and stocking schedules. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Union City Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Union City Reservoir (Cartop / walk-in)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Union City Reservoir
    Cartop / walk-in · Union

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 127353619), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: PFBC fishing and boating access points. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Union City Reservoir

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Union City Reservoir. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Pennsylvania

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.9164, -79.8143). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Union City Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Union City Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Union City ReservoirUnionUnion CityCarry-in (hand launch)—No feeBoating41.9131, -79.8144

    PFBC fishing and boating access points

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Union City Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Union City Reservoir

    How big is Union City Reservoir?

    Union City Reservoir covers about 36 acres in Union, Pennsylvania (Erie County).

    What fish are in Union City Reservoir?

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lists Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch and Pumpkinseed.

    Is there a public boat launch on Union City Reservoir?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Union City Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Union City Reservoir?

    Union City Reservoir touches Union in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

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