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Bertolet Fishing Dock

Fishing pier

Bertolet Fishing Dock gives you a public spot to fish on Schuylkill River in Reading, PA. Bertolet Fishing Dock is operated by Borough of West Reading. The drive from Allentown covers roughly 30 miles as the crow flies. The next fishing pier is Fishing Pond in Pennsburg, about 24 miles away.

TypeFishing pier
AddressReading, PA
Hours
(sunrise–00:30)–(sunset+00:30)
please check with the launch before you go
WaterSchuylkill River
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Wheelchairaccessible
Managed byBorough of West Reading
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: fishing rod, tackle box, bait bucket and drop net on a fishing pier
Symbolic illustration, not Bertolet Fishing Dock

Good to know for Bertolet Fishing Dock

Rules and closures near Reading: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

Schuylkill River has 10 more public launches besides Bertolet Fishing Dock. All launches on Schuylkill River

Details: Fishing pier tips.

For a day on the pier

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About Bertolet Fishing Dock

What is the address of Bertolet Fishing Dock?

Bertolet Fishing Dock is in Reading, Pennsylvania. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bertolet Fishing Dock.

What water is Bertolet Fishing Dock on?

It gives you access to Schuylkill River.

Is Bertolet Fishing Dock free?

We have no fee details for Bertolet Fishing Dock, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.

Is a license required to fish at Bertolet Fishing Dock?

A standard Pennsylvania fishing license covers Bertolet Fishing Dock. Kids and free fishing days may be exempt.

Who manages Bertolet Fishing Dock?

It's operated by Borough of West Reading, who also posts any closure notices.

Where else can you launch near Bertolet Fishing Dock?

Angelica Creek Park Boat Ramp in Reading (1.8 miles), State Hill Boat Launch in Wernersville (6.2 miles) and Dry Brooks Boat Launch in Leesport (6.2 miles).

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