North Lake Fishing in Pike County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Pennsylvania holds North Lake, in Pike County. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Pocono Ranch Lands, is 3.3 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Paterson, 45 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on North Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Pike County include yellow perch, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At North Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 69°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. North Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Wild Acres Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to North Lake locally before you travel.