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Bradys Lake Fishing
A 229-acre Pennsylvania lake in Monroe County.
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Monroe County
Bradys Lake at a glance
Expect about 229 acres of lake at Bradys Lake, a water of Monroe County. The closest Census town is Pocono Pines, about 5 miles away. Its outflow runs to Trout Creek. The Northeast Region of PFBC covers it.
You can launch from 1 access area with a ramp.
229acres
1ramp access areas
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Launching at Bradys Lake
- Brady's Lake Accesspaved ramp, 32 trailer spaces, electric motors only; owner PFBC/PGC
More ramps close to Bradys Lake
- Gouldsboro State ParkGouldsboro Lake, 5 miles northeast
- Tobyhanna State ParkTobyhanna Lake, 7 miles east
- Tobyhanna Lake AccessTobyhanna Lake, 7 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Bradys 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 |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Bradys Lake; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Field reports from Bradys Lake
- Spring Trap Net and Nightboat Electrofishing Evaluations: 2018 and 20152018
- April 10-12 Trapnetting & June 6, 2012 Electrofishing Surveys2013
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Bradys Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradys Lake | 229 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Gouldsboro Lake | 5 miles northeast | 250 | 1 | 5 | |
| Tobyhanna Lake | 7 miles east | 170 | 2 | 0 | yes |
| Desandis Pond | 10 miles north | 15 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Francis E. Walter Reservoir | 11 miles west | 100 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Maple Lake | 11 miles north | 100 | 0 | 5 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Bradys Lake
More still water around Bradys Lake
- Gouldsboro Lake5 miles northeast
- Tobyhanna Lake7 miles east
- Desandis Pond10 miles north
- Francis E. Walter Reservoir11 miles west
- Maple Lake11 miles north
Bait sellers a drive from Bradys Lake
- Pocono Boat Housebait and tackle shop, Pocono Lake, 6 miles
- Evening Hatch Fly Shopfly shop, White Haven, 10 miles
- Tufano Paulmarina, Moscow, 12 miles
- Pohoqualine Fish Associationbait and tackle shop, Stroudsburg, 14 miles
- Mt Cobb Boathouse & Marinamarina, Jefferson Township, 17 miles
- Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakesbait and tackle shop, Effort, 17 miles
Guide services listing Bradys Lake
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Ixtapa Sport Fishing Charterscharter, East Stroudsburg, (570) 688-9466
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
- Narrowbrook Guide Servicefishing guide, Milford, (866) 352-6743
Boroughs offering beds near Bradys Lake
- Emerald Lakes9 miles
- Mount Pocono10 miles
- Moscow12 miles
Counties holding Bradys Lake
- Monroe Countyseat: Stroudsburg
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Bradys Lake, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Bradys Lake, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Bradys Lake sit?
Its shore lies in Monroe County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 5 miles from Pocono Pines.
What surface area does PFBC give Bradys Lake?
The PFBC layer shows 229 acres.
How many ramps reach Bradys Lake?
1 ramp access area; Brady's Lake Access has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Bradys Lake?
No PFBC roster exists for it.
What are the bass limits at Bradys Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
What do license fees run for a trip to Bradys 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.
Will Bradys Lake see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Bradys Lake?
Pocono Boat House is nearest, 6 miles away.
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