PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Speedwell Forge Lake
Lancaster County · 106 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (April 2024)
- White Crappies accounted for 78% of the catch. (p. 2)
- Only 17 White Crappies measured at least 9 inches. (p. 2)
- The survey captured 2 tiger muskellunge measuring 32 to 35 inches. (p. 4)
- Biologists captured 68 Brown Bullhead measuring 9 to 15 inches. (p. 4)
PFBC Biologist Report: Speedwell Forge Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Fish consumption advice (2026 list)
No lake-specific row.
Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”
Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)
- Big Bass Program: Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass: 15-inch minimum and 4 a day (combined) from Jan. 1 through April 10 and from June 13 through Dec. 31; catch and immediate release only from April 11 through June 12, with no tournaments. Other species follow inland rules. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.