59 public waters in the Northeast PA (Poconos) region — 51 lakes/reservoirs and 8 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Pennsylvania licence.
See every public fishing venue in Pennsylvania on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Pocono Lake, a 526-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
In Carbon and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania, Penn Forest Reservoir is a 464-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Monroe and Susquehanna Counties, Pennsylvania — Stillwater Lake is a 405-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Monroe and Wayne Counties, Pennsylvania — Gouldsboro Lake is a 265-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Lake Naomi's 247 acres in Monroe County make it one of the more diverse Pocono destinations, combining warmwater species (largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, catfish) with walleye and yellow perch—a rare multi-season opportunity in northeast Pennsylvania.
Bradys Lake (223 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Arrowhead Lake (223 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Tobyhanna Lake is a 165-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A PFBC spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked over a resident Largemouth Bass and Panfish population; many also carry a Keystone Select or extended-season regulation.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Browns Lake is a 119-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pocono Summit Lake (94 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Trout Lake is a 93-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Monroe, a 88-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
This 82-acre Monroe County lake in the Poconos punches above its weight as a compact bass and panfish venue, holding both largemouth and smallmouth bass alongside yellow perch and black crappie. North Arrowhead offers quick access to reliable action in the heart of Northeast PA's lake country.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Mountain Spring Lake is a 73-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Pinecrest Lake is a 67-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Lake Carobeth is a 62-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
This 57-acre Monroe County pond in the Poconos keeps things simple and productive: largemouth bass and chain pickerel are the mainstays, with yellow perch adding seasonal depth to the fishery.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Mountain Top Lake is a 56-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Pines Lake is a 56-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Otter Lake's 53 acres in Monroe County offer Pocono anglers a productive smallish water for largemouth bass, bluegill, and chain pickerel. This Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission-managed lake delivers classic Northeast PA panfish and bass opportunity in an intimate footprint.
Tucked in Monroe County's Pocono foothills, East Stroudsburg Reservoir is a 50-acre lake combining cool-water trout habitat with warm-water bass and panfish appeal. Rainbow trout thrive in cooler months, while largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, channel catfish, and bluegill keep the lake active through spring and summer.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, White Heron Lake is a 50-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Monroe and Pike Counties, Pennsylvania, Lake Jamie is a 48-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Sunset Lake (46 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Nestled in PA Wilds country (Monroe County), this 46-acre lake blends cold- and warm-water species: rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, striped bass, bluegill and channel catfish, offering year-round angling options in North Central Pennsylvania.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Millpond Number One is a 40-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lynchwood Lake, a 39-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Ransberry Pond is a 38-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Saylors Lake is a 37-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hidden Lake (36 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked over a resident Largemouth Bass and Panfish population; many also carry a Keystone Select or extended-season regulation.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Timber Trails Lake is a 36-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Witmers Lake (34 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Blue Mountain Lake, a 32-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Pocahontas Lake is a 32-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Grass Lake, a 32-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hallowood Lake (28 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Briar Crest Woods Lake, a 26-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
East Emerald Lake, a 25-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Roger (23 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wilkinson Lake (23 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Analomink Lake, a 22-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Henderson Swamp, a 22-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Lake Sinca is a 21-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Akiba, a 21-acre lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Halfmoon Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Swiftwater Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Lake Valhalla is a 18-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Manzanedo Lake (16 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Hunter Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Lake Latenny is a 3-acre lake, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A Pennsylvania warmwater lake or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, most with a PFBC access and a boat launch.
Snow Hill Dam (2 acres) sits in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked over a resident Largemouth Bass and Panfish population; many also carry a Keystone Select or extended-season regulation.
A 107 km warmwater river spanning Monroe and Pike counties in Southeast PA, the Delaware holds a robust mixed fishery anchored by smallmouth bass and striped bass. Muskellunge, channel catfish, rock bass, and various sunfish species round out the catch, making it a versatile destination for both summer and fall angling.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania — Brodhead Creek is a 21 km stream, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
Bush Kill runs 18 km through Monroe and Pike Counties, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Mcmichael Creek is a 9 km river or creek, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
In Carbon and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania, Buckwha Creek is a 12 km river or creek, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Tobyhanna Creek is a 2 km river or creek, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
Princess Run runs 5 km through Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
Pocono Creek (20 km) flows through Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A PFBC-stocked Trout stream — part of the ~3.2 million adult Trout stocked into 690+ Pennsylvania streams each spring; rainbow, brown and Brook Trout, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches. Many carry Delayed Harvest, Catch-and-Release or Keystone Select special regulations.
Across its mapped waters, Monroe County holds 22 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Pennsylvania map Join PiscaMapsOne Pennsylvania fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Raystown Lake and the Susquehanna River included — the resident annual is about $28, the non-resident annual about $61, plus a Trout Permit (~$15) to fish for or keep trout and a Lake Erie Permit (~$11) for Erie waters. Under-16 fish free and residents 65+ can buy a discounted senior lifetime licence. Buy at HuntFish.pa.gov.