The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ontelaunee Lake
Berks County, Pennsylvania · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Ontelaunee Lake
In Berks County, Pennsylvania, Ontelaunee Lake covers about 860 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.1 miles. At about 300 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Leesport, is about 1.4 miles southwest. The closest city is Reading, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- County
- Berks County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Pennsylvania mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ontelaunee Lake
- Leesportabout 1.4 mi southwest
- Blandonabout 1.5 mi southeast
- Templeabout 2.6 mi south
- South Templeabout 3.2 mi south
- Readingnearest city, about 8 mi south
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Questions about Ontelaunee Lake
What fish are in Ontelaunee Lake?
Lakes like Ontelaunee Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ontelaunee Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Ontelaunee Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 14.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ontelaunee Lake?
Leesport is about 1.4 miles southwest; Blandon is about 1.5 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Ontelaunee Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Ontelaunee Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
