Where was the Pennsylvania record northern pike caught?

Allegheny Reservoir, in McKean County, Pennsylvania.

How long has the Pennsylvania northern pike record stood?

23 years. The record was set in 2003 and remains the standing Pennsylvania mark as of 2026.

Which state has the biggest record northern pike?

Of the 12 states in our index with a northern pike record, New York holds the heaviest at 46 lb 2 oz (1940). Pennsylvania ranks 7 of 12 at 35 lb.

Pennsylvania State Record Northern Pike: 35 lb

Q: What is the Pennsylvania state record northern pike?

The Pennsylvania state record northern pike weighed 35 lb. It was caught in 2003 from Allegheny Reservoir in McKean County by Carl Stoltz, and is recognized by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

The Pennsylvania state record northern pike weighed 35 lb. It was caught in 2003 from Allegheny Reservoir in McKean County by Carl Stoltz, and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission still recognizes it as the state mark 23 years later.

Weight

35 lb

Length

Not recorded

Year set

2003

23 years standing

Water

Allegheny Reservoir

McKean County

Where the record came from

The record came from Allegheny Reservoir in McKean County. We don't carry a water-quality grade for it: our index covers standing lakes with enough EPA Water Quality Portal samples to score, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the Pennsylvania lakes we do grade instead.

Northern Pike records by state

Pennsylvania ranks 7 of 12 among the states in our index for record northern pike. New York holds the heaviest at 46 lb 2 oz, set in 1940.

#	State	Weight	Year	Water
1	New York	46 lb 2 oz	1940	Great Sacandaga Lake
2	Minnesota	45 lb 12 oz	1929	Basswood Lake
3	Michigan	39 lb	1961	Dodge Lake
4	Wisconsin	38 lb	1952	Lake Puckaway
5	North Dakota	37 lb 8 oz	1968	Lake Sakakawea
6	South Dakota	36 lb 3 oz	1993	Lake Oahe
7	Pennsylvania (this page)	35 lb	2003	Allegheny Reservoir
8	Indiana	30 lb 2 oz	1992	Clear Lake
9	Illinois	26 lb 15 oz	1989	Strip Mine
10	Iowa	25 lb 5 oz	1977	West Okoboji Lake
11	Ohio	22 lb 12 oz	2016	McKarns Lake
12	Missouri	18 lb 9 oz	1975	Stockton Lake

Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.

How it ranks inside Pennsylvania

4 of Pennsylvania's 18 standing records are heavier than the 35 lb northern pike — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 12 Pennsylvania records have stood longer, the northern pike mark dating to 2003.

Other Pennsylvania records

Walleye 18 lb 1 oz Sauger 4 lb Muskellunge 54 lb 3 oz Largemouth Bass 11 lb 3 oz Smallmouth Bass 8 lb 8 oz Striped Bass 53 lb 13 oz Channel Catfish 35 lb 3 oz Flathead Catfish 66 lb 6 oz Black Crappie 4 lb 3 oz Bluegill 2 lb 9 oz Yellow Perch 3 lb Brown Trout 20 lb 9 oz Rainbow Trout 15 lb 6 oz Brook Trout 7 lb Lake Trout 31 lb 13 oz Chinook Salmon 28 lb 15 oz Coho Salmon 15 lb 5 oz

All 18 Pennsylvania state records in one table →

Record compiled from the official Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission angling records. Updated 2026. New records are certified year-round — check the agency page before treating any figure here as the current mark. LakeQuality is independent and not affiliated with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.