Fishing Lackawanna Lake

AKA: Lake Lackawanna

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Lackawanna Lake, PA

Popular Fish Species Lackawanna Lake, PA

Lackawanna Lake Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout at Lackawanna Lake can be effective using worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic prey. Use the lightest fishing line for the best possible results, based on conditions. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing can still provide some nice fishing. Annual stocking by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout. While fishing from a boat is often the preferred method, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.

Walleye Fishing

Lackawanna Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Lackawanna Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lackawanna Lake is a popular bass tournament lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can also be caught while ice fishing.

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, yellow perch, chain pickerel and muskie at Lackawanna Lake in Pennsylvania.

Lackawanna Lake Fishing Video

Offering both warm-water and cold-water fish species, Lackawanna Lake is a 200-acre lake in the northeast part of the state. Boating, camping, biking, hiking, swimming and fishing draw visitors to the park. Boats are limited to electric motors or un powered, making this a great environment for kayaks, canoes and row boats.

Primary fish species residing in Lackawanna Lake

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Lackawanna Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bullhead Bay Launch Area
Located at the north end of the lake, on the south end of Bullhead Bay Road, this is a semi-primitive ramp and parking area.

Lackawanna State Park Boat Launch
Located just south of the Highway 407 bridge, on the west side of the lake, this three-lane, concrete ramp has a dock and ample paved parking.