Fishing at Grubers Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Grubers Lake in the Monroe County part of Pennsylvania. It sits in rolling hill country. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Tannersville sits 3.7 miles out. Allentown sits 28 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Grubers Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Monroe County include brown trout, brook trout and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Take Grubers Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 25°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Grubers Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Trout Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Grubers Lake.