Fishing at Fountain Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, is where Fountain Lake sits. It sits in lake country bush country. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Luzerne County are larger. Mountain Top is the closest town at 2.8 miles. Beyond it, Ashley at 5.8 miles and White Haven at 6.5 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Fountain Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for Luzerne County include brown trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Fountain Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 68°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Fountain Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Crystal Lake sits 2.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Fountain Lake carry more weight than any list.