Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir Fishing in Pike County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir in the Pike County part of Pennsylvania. This is mixed forest ground. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Pike County. Supplies mean a trip to Birchwood Lakes, 2.8 miles off. Pocono Ranch Lands follows at 3.8 miles, then Pine Ridge at 5.6 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Pike County list yellow perch, brown trout, bluegill, smallmouth bass and chain pickerel. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 24°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Wild Acres Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Long Ridge Reservation Reservoir as something to verify.