Speedwell Forge Dam Fishing near Brickerville, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Speedwell Forge Dam is a Lancaster County water, in Pennsylvania. It sits at 404 feet above sea level. Around 95 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 3.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Pennsylvania listings. For a base, Brickerville sits 1.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 52 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Speedwell Forge Dam

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Open biodiversity records for Lancaster County list largemouth bass, bluegill and white crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Speedwell Forge Dam should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Speedwell Forge Dam more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A slipway 80 yards out gives trailer access. You can leave the car about 90 yards from the water. Fishing from a pier is possible 80 yards away. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about 130 yards away. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Spring Lake, 2.8 miles out. Ask locally about Speedwell Forge Dam if anything is unclear.