Green Lane Reservoir near Red Hill: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Pennsylvania, Green Lane Reservoir belongs to Montgomery County. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. At some 779 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The perimeter runs near 14 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It is the biggest water on our Montgomery County list. Nearest town is Red Hill, 1.7 miles off. Pennsburg follows at 2.4 miles, then East Greenville at 3.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Green Lane Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Montgomery County cover smallmouth bass, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Green Lane Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 73°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Green Lane Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Maple Run Reservoir is 5.4 miles off. Ask locally about Green Lane Reservoir if anything is unclear.