Green Lane Reservoir Fishing
A 814-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Montgomery County.
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Getting to know Green Lane Reservoir
Green Lane Reservoir spans 814 acres according to PFBC, located in Montgomery County. Red Hill lies roughly 2 miles from the PFBC point. PFBC region: Southeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass and white perch.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Green Lane Reservoir.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Boat access around Green Lane Reservoir
Green Lane Reservoir has no ramp on file with PFBC; nearby options follow.
Launch points around Green Lane Reservoir
- Meadow Park boat launchPerkiomen Creek, 8 miles south
- Limerick Township AccessSchuylkill River, 11 miles south
- Tow Path ParkSchuylkill River, 11 miles southwest
- South Pottstown Access on Schuylkill RiverSchuylkill River, 11 miles southwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from Green Lane Reservoir
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Green Lane Reservoir.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Lakes near Green Lane Reservoir compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Reservoir | 814 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Deep Creek Dam | 2 miles southeast | 25 | 0 | 4 | yes |
| Boyertown Reservoir | 10 miles west | 0 | 1 | ||
| Trout Run Reservoir | 11 miles west | 42 | 0 | 6 | |
| Lake Towhee | 15 miles northeast | 37 | 0 | 4 | |
| Nockamixon Lake | 16 miles northeast | 1,450 | 4 | 11 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Within reach of Green Lane Reservoir
Still water worth the drive from Green Lane Reservoir
- Deep Creek Dam2 miles southeast
- Boyertown Reservoir10 miles west
- Trout Run Reservoir11 miles west
- Lake Towhee15 miles northeast
- Nockamixon Lake16 miles northeast
Tackle counters within reach of Green Lane Reservoir
- Pachella Armsbait and tackle shop, Boyertown, 7 miles
- Nu Wave Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 8 miles
- X-treme Hunting Productsbait and tackle shop, Emmaus, 10 miles
- Wellington Sporting Goods.bait and tackle shop, Souderton, 10 miles
- J B Kemmel & Cobait and tackle shop, Sellersville, 10 miles
- Highway Marinemarina, Quakertown, 10 miles
Charter and guide options at Green Lane Reservoir
- Retriever Charterscharter, Ambler, (215) 266-5838
- Tulpehocken Creek Outfittersfishing guide, Bryn Mawr, (610) 527-3388
- Grae Buck Fishingfishing guide, Green Lane, (610) 316-2694
- Ommafishing guide, Plymouth Meeting, (610) 587-7765
- Stream Bred Anglers Llcfishing guide, Royersford, (484) 213-9940
- Rock Pile Angling, Llcfishing guide, Schwenksville, (267) 761-1661
Lodging bases for Green Lane Reservoir
- Red Hill1 mile
- Pennsburg2 miles
- East Greenville3 miles
County guides along Green Lane Reservoir
- Montgomery Countyseat: Norristown
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Species of Green Lane Reservoir in photographs
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Planning a Green Lane Reservoir trip: the questions
How do I find Green Lane Reservoir on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Montgomery County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 2 miles from Red Hill.
How much surface does Green Lane Reservoir cover on the PFBC list?
814 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Green Lane Reservoir?
PFBC shows no ramp here; see the nearby list.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Green Lane Reservoir?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass and white perch.
What may I keep from Green Lane Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Green Lane Reservoir?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Green Lane Reservoir?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do Green Lane Reservoir anglers buy worms?
Pachella Arms, about 7 miles away.
Mark Green Lane Reservoir on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.