Guide To Fishing At Lackawanna Lake

AKA: Lake Lackawanna

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, yellow perch, chain pickerel and muskie at Lackawanna Lake in Pennsylvania.

Offering both warm-water and cold-water fish species, Lackawanna Lake is a 200-acre lake in the northeast part of the state. Boating, camping, biking, hiking, swimming and fishing draw visitors to the park. Boats are limited to electric motors or un powered, making this a great environment for kayaks, canoes and row boats.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Video
Contact Info

Rental boats are available near the public swimming pool. Several trails around the lake provide access for fishing from the bank along some of the 7 miles of shoreline. An ADA accessible fishing pier is also available near the main boat ramp. A three-acre pond for youth fishing only, is at the north end of the park. When the ice is safe in winter, ice fishing is popular.

Primary fish species residing in Lackawanna Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lackawanna Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES, Three
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bullhead Bay Launch Area
Located at the north end of the lake, on the south end of Bullhead Bay Road, this is a semi-primitive ramp and parking area.

Lackawanna State Park Boat Launch
Located just south of the Highway 407 bridge, on the west side of the lake, this three-lane, concrete ramp has a dock and ample paved parking.

Click here for a Pennsylvania Fishing License.