Lisa Lake near Highspire: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Pennsylvania holds Lisa Lake, in Dauphin County. The surface lies 292 feet up. Surface area runs to about 15 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Dauphin County standards. Some 1.4 miles away sits Highspire, the nearest settlement. Baltimore is the closest city, 63 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lisa Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Dauphin County include smallmouth bass, brown trout, walleye, rock bass and brook trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Lisa Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 75°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Lisa Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. There are toilets half a mile off. The water borders State Game Lands Number 275, so reserve rules are likely to apply. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lake Frederic is 6.8 miles off. Nothing on Lisa Lake should be assumed from this page alone.