Guide To Fishing At Beltzville Lake

AKA: Beltzville Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, walleye, brown trout, lake trout, white perch, yellow perch, striped bass, chain pickerel and muskie at Beltzville Lake in Pennsylvania.

Located in Beltzville State Park, Beltzville Lake is a 950-acre lake open for day use only. The lake offers a wide variety of fish species to pursue. Bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, trout, perch, striped bass, muskie and chain pickerel all reside in this quaint lake in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains. Boats of all types are allowed on the lake which has a maximum speed limit of 45 mph.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
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Fishing from shore, from kayaks and canoes, or from fancy bass boats and pontoons all work well here. Try shallow-water fishing in spring and fall, then turn to probing the deeper river channels and ledges during summer and winter. The park has multiple activities for all ages, so bring the family on your next fishing trip to Beltzville Lake.

Primary fish species residing in Beltzville Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Beltzville Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Pine Run Boat Launch
This is a very nice, three-lane concrete ramp with docks and paved parking for over one hundred vehicles with trailers. It is located in Beltzville State Park, on the west side of the lake, mid lake.

Preachers Camp Boat Launch
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking for more than forty vehicles with boat trailers.

Click here for a Pennsylvania Fishing License.