Fishing at Grass Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Grass Lake is a Monroe County water, in Pennsylvania. It lies 1,850 feet above sea level. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in Pennsylvania. For supplies, Sierra View is 2.1 miles out. Beyond it, Sun Valley at 2.5 miles and Emerald Lakes at 3.9 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Grass Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Grass Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 22°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Grass Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Deep Lake at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Grass Lake for certain.