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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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
82°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

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

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°
23:00
74°
00:00
74°

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
45%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
41%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
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, Channel Catfish 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.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, White Bass and Common Carp.

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 33%.