Fishing Lake Jean in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  You will find Lake Jean in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It lies 2,231 feet above sea level. At 250 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 4.9 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sullivan County. Nearest town is Harveys Lake, 14 miles off. It is 66 miles to Allentown, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Jean

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Sullivan County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Lake Jean the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 21°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On Lake Jean the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lake Jean at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Jean for certain.