Marcel Lake Fishing in Pike County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Marcel Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The land about it is pine and birch. At about 27 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Birchwood Lakes at 1.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Gold Key Lake is 3.6 miles away, with Sunrise Lake at 3.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Marcel Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Pike County, recorded fish include yellow perch, brown trout and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Marcel Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 68°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Marcel Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Beaver Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Marcel Lake before loading the car.