Springton Reservoir Fishing Guide, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Springton Reservoir is a Delaware County water, in Pennsylvania. It lies 210 feet above sea level. It measures some 364 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The perimeter runs near 6.7 miles, so plan the walk before you start. By surface area it heads our Delaware County listings. The nearest town is Media, 3 miles away. Broomall is 3.1 miles away, with Lima at 3.3 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Springton Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for Delaware County include brown trout, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, pumpkinseed and rainbow trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Springton Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 75°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Springton Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Club Lake is 5.3 miles distant. For Springton Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.