Boyertown Reservoir in Berks County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Boyertown Reservoir is listed under Berks County, Pennsylvania. Salt water lies 38 miles off. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Boyertown lies 2.5 miles from the water. It is 21 miles to Allentown, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Boyertown Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Berks County include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and smallmouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Boyertown Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 28°F in January. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Boyertown Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Trout Run Reservoir at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Boyertown Reservoir locally before you travel.