Lake Tu Peek in Northampton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Tu Peek belongs to Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It stands 774 feet above sea level. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Northampton County are larger. Youngsville sits 2.4 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Bath at 5.9 miles and Cherryville at 6.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tu Peek

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name brown trout, smallmouth bass and brook trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Lake Tu Peek decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Lake Tu Peek the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Blue Mount Lake sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lake Tu Peek before loading the car.