Crescent Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pike County in Pennsylvania is where Crescent Lake sits. The setting is rolling bush on every side. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Gold Key Lake sits 1 mile from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Paterson is 47 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Crescent Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Pike County include yellow perch, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Crescent Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 68°F and January about 23°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Crescent Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Log Tavern Pond is 0.7 miles off. The position on Crescent Lake is worth confirming on the day.