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Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir
Pennsylvania
About this destination
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was created in 1969 by the damming of Bald Eagle Creek, a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The reservoir covers an area of 1,730 acres and has a maximum depth of 60 feet.
The reservoir is named after Foster Joseph Sayers, a soldier from Centre County who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. The reservoir is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping. It is home to a variety of fish species, including muskellunge, walleye, and bass.
The Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir is also an important source of drinking water for the surrounding region. The reservoir is owned and managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and access is provided through a number of public boat launches and campgrounds.