Nyce Lake Fishing near Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Out in Pike County, Pennsylvania, sits Nyce Lake. The ground around here is mixed forest. It measures about 54 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 1.1 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The nearest town is Birchwood Lakes, 0.6 miles away. Further out sit Gold Key Lake (4 miles) and Sunrise Lake (4.7 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Nyce Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Pike County include yellow perch, brown trout and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Nyce Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 24°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Nyce Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lower Birchwood Lake, 0.6 miles out. The position on Nyce Lake is worth confirming on the day.