Queen Lane Reservoir in Philadelphia County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Queen Lane Reservoir falls in Philadelphia County, part of Pennsylvania. The surface lies 256 feet up. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Pennsylvania listings. The town to know is Allegheny West, 0.4 miles out. East Falls is 0.5 miles and Nicetown-Tioga 1 mile. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Queen Lane Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public occurrence data for Philadelphia County names channel catfish, bluegill and smallmouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Queen Lane Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 76°F and January near 31°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Queen Lane Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Belmount Reservoir at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Queen Lane Reservoir.