Fishing at Antietam Reservoir, Berks County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Antietam Reservoir lies in Berks County, in Pennsylvania. It sits in rolling hill. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is low-lying compared with other Pennsylvania water we list. Stony Creek Mills sits 0.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 27 miles to Allentown, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Antietam Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Berks County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and smallmouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Antietam Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Antietam Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Part of this sits inside or beside Antietam Lake Park, so read the notices. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Carsonia Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Signs at Antietam Reservoir carry more weight than any list.