Laurel Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Laurel Lake is listed under Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The surface lies 896 feet up. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Monroe County standards. The closest town, Tannersville, is 1.9 miles distant. Allentown sits 30 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Laurel Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Monroe County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Laurel Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Laurel Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Wigwam Lake is 1.6 miles off. None of that is settled for Laurel Lake in what we hold.