Meadow Run Ponds near Dupont: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Meadow Run Ponds in the Luzerne County part of Pennsylvania. The ground around here is rolling bush. Roughly 37 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Bank access stretches around 1.3 miles in total. It is high ground by Pennsylvania standards. Nearest town is Dupont, 8.4 miles off. The big place round here is Allentown, 43 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Run Ponds

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Luzerne County include brown trout, brook trout and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Meadow Run Ponds the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 22°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Meadow Run Ponds runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Meadow Lake is 0.7 miles off. Confirm access to Meadow Run Ponds locally before you travel.