Deep Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Deep Lake sits in Monroe County, out in Pennsylvania. The country here is pine and birch. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Pennsylvania. Some 2.7 miles away sits Emerald Lakes, the nearest settlement. It is 31 miles to Allentown, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Monroe County records list brown trout, brook trout, bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Deep Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 68°F; by January the average is down near 24°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around late December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Deep Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Crescent Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Deep Lake is worth confirming on the day.