Belmount Reservoir Fishing in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Belmount Reservoir falls in Philadelphia County, part of Pennsylvania. It sits 5.6 miles in from the sea. Small at around 11 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by Pennsylvania standards. For a base, Wynnefield Heights sits 0.7 miles out. Bala Cynwyd lies 0.9 miles off, Manayunk another 1.5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Belmount Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Philadelphia County include channel catfish, bluegill and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Belmount Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 31°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Belmount Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Centennial Lake sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Belmount Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.