Fishing Marshall Lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Marshall Lake in the Monroe County part of Pennsylvania. It sits in rolling hill. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ground here is low by Pennsylvania standards. Nearest place of any size is East Stroudsburg, 4.3 miles away. Stroudsburg follows at 5.5 miles, then Saw Creek at 6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Marshall Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Monroe County names brown trout, brook trout and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Marshall Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Marshall Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. 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. If the gate is shut, White Heron Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Marshall Lake in particular, ask before you travel.