Green Hills Lake Fishing near Flying Hills, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  In Pennsylvania, Green Hills Lake falls inside Berks County. Elevation runs to 302 feet. Surface area runs to about 23 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is low-lying compared with other Pennsylvania water we list. Supplies mean a trip to Flying Hills, 1.1 miles off. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 32 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Green Hills Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Berks County records list largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, smallmouth bass and brown trout among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Green Hills Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 74°F and January near 29°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Green Hills Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Green Hills Preserve takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Birdsboro Reservoir, 5.1 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Green Hills Lake.