Scotts Run Lake in Berks County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Scotts Run Lake is a Berks County water, in Pennsylvania. The coast is 34 miles away. At roughly 21 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Pennsylvania listings. The closest town, Birdsboro, is 3.7 miles away. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 32 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Scotts Run Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Public occurrence data for Berks County names largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and smallmouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Scotts Run Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 73°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Scotts Run Lake that shapes the whole year. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Hopewell Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Scotts Run Lake.