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Smallmouth Bass
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Belmont Lake Fishing
A 172-acre Pennsylvania lake in Wayne County.
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Wayne County
Getting to know Belmont Lake
Belmont Lake spans 172 acres according to PFBC, located in Wayne County. Its land and shoreline belong to PFBC. Union Dale lies roughly 5 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into West Branch Lackawaxen River. PFBC region: Northeast.
1 access area with a ramp serve boats.
172acres
1ramp access areas
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Belmont Lake
- Belmont Lake Accesspaved ramp, 15 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only; owner PFBC
Launch points around Belmont Lake
- Stillwater Lake AccessStillwater Lake, 5 miles southwest
- Miller Pond AccessMiller Pond, 6 miles southeast
- Upper Woods Pond AccessUpper Woods Pond, 8 miles east
- Lake Alden – Long Pond AccessLong Pond, 9 miles southeast
- White Oak Pond AccessWhite Oak Pond, 10 miles south
- Buckingham AccessDelaware River, 11 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from Belmont Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Belmont Lake.
Extra rules posted for Belmont Lake
- Brood Stock Lakes Program: Musky, Pike and Pickerel (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Lakes near Belmont Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Lake | 172 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County | 6 miles southwest | 83 | 1 | 5 | |
| Miller Pond | 6 miles southeast | 61 | 1 | 4 | |
| Upper Woods Pond | 9 miles east | 80 | 1 | 1 | yes |
| Lower Woods Pond | 9 miles east | 91 | 0 | 5 | |
| Long Pond | 9 miles southeast | 81 | 1 | 7 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Belmont Lake
Still water worth the drive from Belmont Lake
- Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County6 miles southwest
- Miller Pond6 miles southeast
- Upper Woods Pond9 miles east
- Lower Woods Pond9 miles east
- Long Pond9 miles southeast
Tackle counters within reach of Belmont Lake
- White Tail Country Fly Shopfly shop, Starlight, 14 miles
- Ron's Fliesbait and tackle shop, Nicholson, 17 miles
- Dave's Outdoors Shop L.L.Cbait and tackle shop, scott township, 19 miles
- S K Marinemarina, Scott Township, 20 miles
- Fazio's Archery Bait & Tackle Martbait and tackle shop, Eynon, 21 miles
- Northeast Marinebait and tackle shop, Blakely, 22 miles
Charter and guide options at Belmont Lake
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
Lodging bases for Belmont Lake
- Forest City9 miles
- Waymart13 miles
- Susquehanna Depot14 miles
County guides along Belmont Lake
- Wayne Countyseat: Honesdale
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Fish ID
Species of Belmont Lake in photographs
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Answers
Planning a Belmont Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Belmont Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Wayne County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 5 miles from Union Dale.
How much surface does Belmont Lake cover on the PFBC list?
172 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Belmont Lake?
1 ramp access area, including Belmont Lake Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Belmont Lake?
The Commission lists no species here.
What may I keep from Belmont Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Belmont Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Belmont Lake?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do Belmont Lake anglers buy worms?
White Tail Country Fly Shop, about 14 miles away.
Mark Belmont Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.