Chicola Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Chicola Lake in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. This is rolling hill ground. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Pennsylvania standards. Saylorsburg sits 4 miles from the bank. After that come Wind Gap at 4.1 miles and Brodheadsville at 5.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Chicola Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Northampton County include brown trout, smallmouth bass, brook trout and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Chicola Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 71°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Chicola Lake. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Evergreen Lake at 3.1 miles is the sensible second choice. For Chicola Lake in particular, ask before you travel.