Fishing at Selma Lake, Pike County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Pike County, Pennsylvania, is where Selma Lake sits. The water sits 1,181 feet up. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Pike County standards. For a base, Hemlock Farms sits 5.5 miles out. Conashaugh Lakes lies 7.4 miles off, Sunrise Lake another 7.6 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Selma Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name yellow perch, brown trout and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Selma Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 68°F; the cold one sits at 23°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. From about early April to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. At Selma Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Little Mud Pond Swamp Natural Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Greeley at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Selma Lake in particular, ask before you travel.