Locust Lake near Pocono Pines: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Pennsylvania, Locust Lake falls inside Monroe County. It sits at 1,722 feet above sea level. At 18 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Pocono Pines sits 5.9 miles out. Emerald Lakes is 8.1 miles and Big Bass Lake 8.5 miles. Also on the doorstep: Arrowhead Lake after 0.9 miles, East Lake 1.1 miles, Spot 6 after 1.2 miles, Pilgrim Lake 1.6 miles and Anglewood Lake after 2.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Locust Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Monroe County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The county list is broader than any single water. Locust Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 67°F and January about 22°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Locust Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Arrowhead Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Locust Lake.