Octoraro Lake (PA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Octoraro Lake?

Octoraro Lake is a 650-acre reservoir in Pennsylvania. Sometimes referred to as Chester-Octoraro Lake, the waterbody presents numbers opportunites for anglers to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and panfish and perch. The Lake was created by damming the Octoraro Creek. Largemouth can be found near bridges and on structures like rip-rap and rocks during the summer while smaller bays are productive in the spring and fall. Bass commonly forage on perch and the water is relatively clear so consider natural color patterns in tackle.

Q: What is Octoraro Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Octoraro Lake is a 622.76 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Octoraro Lake?

Octoraro Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Catfish.

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Octoraro Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

4 Reports on Octoraro Lake

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Joseph Cascarino
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Matted Grass
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Matted Grass)
Bass were moving in to spawn but we're not all the way there yet. Was casting at bank in 1ft of water and jerked bait out to about 4-5ft. They were sitting right on drop and hitting jerkbait on the... Read More
Joseph recommended this gear for Octoraro Lake, PA
Hotbait
Megabass Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Mat Perch / 4 1/3"
$24.99
P-Line Floroclear Fluorocarbon Coated Monofilament 10lb / Clear
$9.99
Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1
$179.99
G. Loomis GLX Casting Rods 6'6" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
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All Other Fishing Reports for Octoraro Lake

Rich U
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Laydowns
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Summer (Laydowns)
Use spinning combo add a little dye to the tip. Work it slow
Rich recommended this gear for Octoraro Lake, PA
Zoom Trick Worm Green Pumpkin / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Spike-It Dip-n-Glo Dye Chartreuse / Gamefish
$6.49
Joseph Cascarino
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Summer (Ledges)
Throwing in 5-8ft water. Bass were sitting on ledges coming up to shallows to eat shad. Used 6'11 imx pro ned spinning rod with 2500 fairway ballistic mq reel. Braid to flouro setup. Worked ned down the ledge. Bass would... Read More
Joseph recommended this gear for Octoraro Lake, PA
Hotbait
Z-Man Finesse TRD Meat Dog / 2 3/4"
$3.99
Outkast Tackle Perfect Ned Head 1/8 oz / Green Pumpkin / 1/0
$5.99