New Holland Reservoir

New Holland Reservoir is a reservoir in Lancaster County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for New Holland Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at New Holland Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for New Holland Reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at New Holland Reservoir

Fish reported from New Holland Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on New Holland Reservoir.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For New Holland Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in New Holland Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in New Holland Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For New Holland Reservoir channel cats, place cut bait or a nightcrawler along the creek channel and give the bait time to work.

A Simple Fishing Plan for New Holland Reservoir

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on New Holland Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on New Holland Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish New Holland Reservoir

Early spring on New Holland Reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, New Holland Reservoir anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on New Holland Reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.