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Pennsylvania · Fishing
Greene Township sits in the heart of Pike County, Pennsylvania, and the fishing here is almost entirely lake and pond-based — which shapes how you plan your trip.
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Greene Township sits in the heart of Pike County, Pennsylvania, and the fishing here is almost entirely lake and pond-based — which shapes how you plan your trip. The area's waters include Lake Paupack, Promised Land Lake, Pine Lake, Kintz Creek Lake, Wilson Creek Lake, Lake Earnest, Goose Pond, and Mud Pond, giving anglers a solid range of stillwater options within a compact area. Most of these lakes sit within or adjacent to Promised Land State Park, so access is generally straightforward, though parking and launch fees apply at state park facilities. Expect warmwater species like largemouth bass, yellow perch, and chain pickerel alongside whatever panfish the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has stocked in a given season. The lakes here are not designated gold medal or wild trout waters, so trout fishing is stocking-dependent — typically heaviest in spring around the opening of trout season. Summer weekends bring heavy recreational boat traffic on larger bodies like Lake Paupack, which pushes serious fishing to early mornings or weekdays. If you want a quieter session, smaller waters like Mud Pond and Goose Pond see far less pressure and are worth the trade-off in size.
Mud Pond and Goose Pond are the smallest and least-trafficked waters on the list, making them good choices if you want to fish without competing with motorboats or jet skis. Lake Paupack and Promised Land Lake get busy on summer weekends, so plan for early morning starts if you're fishing those.
Yes, a valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older. Several of these lakes are within Promised Land State Park boundaries, so you may also need to pay a state park access or launch fee depending on how you're getting to the water.
Wilson Creek Lake
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Promised Land Lake
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Kintz Creek Lake
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Promised Land Lake
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Promised Land Lake
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Mud Pond
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Lake Paupack
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Lake Paupack
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Lake Laura
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Lake Earnest
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Balsam Swamp
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
Goose Pond
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near PA.
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Trout fishing in this area is stocking-dependent — the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks select waters ahead of and during trout season, which typically opens in mid-April. None of the listed waters carry a gold medal or wild trout designation, so don't expect holdover fish from year to year. Warmwater species like bass, perch, and pickerel are more consistent throughout the season.
Early morning is the most productive window, especially in summer when surface temperatures rise quickly and boat traffic picks up by mid-morning. On smaller, quieter waters like Pine Lake or Lake Earnest, evening fishing can also be productive as temperatures cool and bass move shallower.
A medium-action spinning rod in the 6- to 7-foot range covers most situations across these lakes. For bass and pickerel, soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures work well in the weedy shallows common to these Pocono-area lakes. If you're targeting perch or panfish, a light rod with small jigs or live bait is more practical.
