Rocky Spring Lake Fishing in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Rocky Spring Lake falls in Franklin County, part of Pennsylvania. It lies 607 feet above sea level. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It lies lower than most water we list in Pennsylvania. Head to Chambersburg, 3.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Scotland at 5.3 miles and Guilford at 6.6 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Rocky Spring Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Franklin County include brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Rocky Spring Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Rocky Spring Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Letterkenny at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Rocky Spring Lake locally before you travel.