Speedwell Forge, PA

[trevor]

Any tips for fishing Speedwell Forge this time of year?

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Never heard of it until now.

Looking at pics on the PA fish commission website, appears just like any other state owned lake.

I would look for spawning flats.  If you find empty bass beds, I would look for bluegill beds and fish the outer edges of those.

[trevor]

Like with what lures?

[SPEEDBEAD.]

LOL, you wont hear this from many PA guys, but swimbaits for me.

Jigs, *** and other T-rigged plastics could work as well. 

There are so many variables, it's hard to say for sure.

[trevor]

thnx

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Find the scenarios I mentioned above and throw the bait you have the most confidence in.

Throwing something that works for me may very well not work for you.   

Let me know how that place is after you get back.  I'm always up to try a new spot.

[stratos 375]

You can't go wrong with pitchin a jig into the overhanging brush on the wooded deep banks ( the same side as the ramp) On the other side of the lake opposite the ramps fish all those "nothing" looking banks w/ a trap. There are always fish along the rip rap on the causeway, I get them again, pitchin jigs. Above the bridge, on the right hand side going up, there's always fish in the shallow wood along the edges. Always. Again, pitchin a jig. Jerkbaits or traps along the dam breast. Ain't much happenin in the middle of the lake. There are remnants of an old farm path & stump row about mid lake on the east side. always a fish or two there. Fish under the causeway bridge w/ a deep diving crank. Keep throwin till you snag one, they are always there in the cut. Buzzers before first light work well too.

If it's your first time there,or if you're new to the place, make sure all your gear is in order, being that the regional PFBC headquarters is there, you'll always be a target of boat checks. It's a known rookie training ground where the seasoned officers teach rookies how to toss a boat from bow to stern, and write their first citations.

It's a great night lake, you can launch 24 hrs. Hardly ever anyone there at night. Being that the lake drains lots of farmland, it gets muddy quick and often.

I watched them clear trees and build the dam to create the lake back in the early 60's , been fishin there ever since. It's a decent lake, nothin special. Not really known for size or numbers. 5 keepers w/ a kicker fish thrown is considered a good day. I ususlly go there in Mar./Apr. then again in Nov./ Dec. If I go in the summer, it's on a weeknight & I fish all nite. One out of 10 trips may produce a hog.