Pocohontas Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pocohontas Lake lies within the bounds of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The ground around here is mixed woodland. Surface area is around 33 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Penn Estates at 2.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. East Stroudsburg is 3.9 miles away, with Parkside at 4.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pocohontas Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Monroe County include brown trout, brook trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Pocohontas Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 25°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Pocohontas Lake around it. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Blue Mountain Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Pocohontas Lake.