Cornwall Reservoir Fishing Guide, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Cornwall Reservoir is listed under Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Height above sea level is 712 feet. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lebanon County list. Cornwall lies 0.9 miles from the water. Allentown sits 53 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Cornwall Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Lebanon County: bluegill, white crappie, brown trout, largemouth bass and black crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Cornwall Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 28°F for January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Cornwall Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Conewago Lake at 4.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Cornwall Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.