Blue Marsh Lake, PA
AKA: Blue Marsh Reservoir
Lake & Fishing Video
Fishing tips for boat or bank fishing
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and tiger muskie at Blue Marsh Lake in Pennsylvania.
Although it is a day-use only area, Blue Marsh Lake is open to fishing boats and pleasure boats of any horsepower. This 1,150-acre lake is located in the east-central part of the state, 7 miles northwest of Reading, PA. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boats are popular here. There are areas accessible from the highway for fishing from shore, via the lake border trail. Anglers flock to Blue Marsh Lake to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, and panfish such as crappie and bluegill. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.
Blue Marsh Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Click here for boat ramps.
Fishing License
Click here for a Pennsylvania Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Eagles Peak - 610 589-4800
Appalachian RV Campground - 610 488-6319
Mountain Springs Camping Resort - 610 488-6859
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Blue Marsh Lake Visitor's Center
1268 Pallisades Drive
Leesport, PA 19533-9750
610 376-6337
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Catfish, trout, walleye and muskie fishing in east-central PA
