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Speedwell Forge Lake Fishing
A 106-acre Pennsylvania lake in Lancaster County.
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Lancaster County
Speedwell Forge Lake: the basics
PFBC mapping credits Speedwell Forge Lake with 106 acres of water in Lancaster County. Ownership on the PFBC record: PFBC. Groceries and gas wait in Brickerville, about 2 miles off. Fisheries staff of the Southeast Region manage it.
PFBC species listings include bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. Boaters use 3 access areas with ramps. Special program status: Big Bass Program.
106acres
3ramp access areas
4species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Fish worth casting for at Speedwell Forge Lake
The chips for Speedwell Forge Lake join the PFBC warmwater and coolwater listing, state records and the stocking schedule.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
PFBC access areas at Speedwell Forge Lake
- Speedwell Forge Lake Access near Lititzpaved ramp, 23 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, drained; owner PFBC
- Speedwell Forge Lake Access near Brickerville (PFBC access 907)paved ramp, 10 trailer spaces, drained; owner PFBC
- Speedwell Forge Lake Access near Brickerville (PFBC access 908)paved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, fishing pier, drained; owner PFBC
Public ramps near Speedwell Forge Lake
- Middle Creek Lake AccessMiddle Creek Lake, 6 miles northeast
- Autumn Hills Park boat launchCocalico Creek, 8 miles east
- Stover's Dam AccessStover's Lake, 11 miles northwest
- Lakeside Quarry AccessLakeside Quarry, 12 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Harvest limits at Speedwell Forge Lake
| 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 |
For Speedwell Forge Lake, the Summary inland rows hold except where a listing below names it.
Big bass and panfish rules at Speedwell Forge Lake
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
Special listings for Speedwell Forge Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Fisheries surveys of Speedwell Forge Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Sizing Speedwell Forge Lake against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Forge Lake | 106 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Middle Creek Reservoir | 6 miles northeast | 361 | 1 | 0 | |
| Stovers Lake | 11 miles northwest | 26 | 1 | 3 | yes |
| Lakeside Quarry | 12 miles north | 9 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Lions Lake | 13 miles northwest | 7 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Blue Marsh Reservoir | 18 miles northeast | 1,150 | 3 | 9 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Near the Speedwell Forge Lake area
Lakes in the same region as Speedwell Forge Lake
- Middle Creek Reservoir6 miles northeast
- Stovers Lake11 miles northwest
- Lakeside Quarry12 miles north
- Lions Lake13 miles northwest
- Blue Marsh Reservoir18 miles northeast
Bait and lures on the road to Speedwell Forge Lake
- Baxbwanis Marinamarina, Lititz, 4 miles
- Rod Doctorbait and tackle shop, Denver, 10 miles
- Nature Makerbait and tackle shop, Lebanon, 10 miles
- Fish Tackle Susqbait and tackle shop, Lancaster, 11 miles
- Coble's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Lebanon, 11 miles
- Kinsey's Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Mount Joy, 13 miles
Guides and captains for Speedwell Forge Lake
- Blue Mountain Fishing Lakescharter, Schuylkill Haven, (570) 754-7934
- Fishin' Fools Guide Svccharter, Harrisburg, (717) 652-3033
- Hooked On Catfishingcharter, Highspire, (717) 304-9843
- North Muddy Fish & Game Associatescharter, Felton, (717) 927-6324
Boroughs and towns close to Speedwell Forge Lake
- Lititz4 miles
- Manheim5 miles
- Rothsville5 miles
Which counties Speedwell Forge Lake reaches
- Lancaster Countyseat: Lancaster
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Photographs
A photo look at the water by Speedwell Forge Lake
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Answers
Short answers about fishing Speedwell Forge Lake
Which PFBC region covers Speedwell Forge Lake?
Lancaster County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 2 miles from Brickerville.
What acreage does Speedwell Forge Lake have?
About 106 acres.
Does PFBC map a boat ramp on Speedwell Forge Lake?
PFBC maps 3 ramp access areas; start at Speedwell Forge Lake Access near Lititz.
Which fish bite for Keystone anglers at Speedwell Forge Lake?
Expect bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie and largemouth bass.
Which creel limits apply at Speedwell Forge Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. It is also a Big Bass Program.
Can a visitor fish Speedwell Forge Lake?
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.
Is Speedwell Forge Lake on the 2026 stocking schedule?
It is not on the 2026 PFBC stocking schedules.
Which listed Pennsylvania shop is the shortest drive to Speedwell Forge Lake?
Try Baxbwanis Marina, roughly 4 miles off.
Plan a day at Speedwell Forge Lake
Check the limits above, then pick an access area.