Antietam Lake

Lake fishing Pennsylvania · 06:01 - 20:18

Antietam Lake is a lake in Pennsylvania. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

77%

79°

Best day

Mon

76%

84°

Tue

76%

80°

Wed

74%

82°

Thu

75%

84°

Fri

73%

85°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Rain

Water temp (est.)

78°F

Air temp

80°F

Wind

4 mph

Pressure

29.95 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

46.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:02

Best times today

Dawn 05:16–07:16 Day 07:16–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:18–04:18 Major period 14:18–16:18 Minor period 20:48–22:18 Minor period 08:17–09:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00

80°

12:00

81°

13:00

82°

14:00

82°

15:00

83°

16:00

84°

17:00

83°

18:00

82°

19:00

80°

20:00

77°

21:00

76°

22:00

75°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

41%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

41%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

38%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Antietam Lake is a reservoir located entirely within Antietam Lake Park in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The reservoir was formerly owned by the city of Reading. It was purchased by Berks County in 2006. The lake is surrounded by 643 acres of park land.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Antietam Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Antietam Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Antietam Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Antietam Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 38%.