Moosic Lakes in Lackawanna County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Moosic Lakes is set in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The surface lies 2,011 feet up. At about 87 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. With about 2.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is high ground by Pennsylvania standards. Nearest place of any size is Mount Cobb, 1.9 miles away. It is 57 miles to Allentown, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Moosic Lakes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Lackawanna County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Moosic Lakes decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Moosic Lakes that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Dunmore Reservoir Number Four, 1.2 miles out. Rules at Moosic Lakes are worth checking on the day.