Duck Harbor Pond Fishing
A 228-acre Pennsylvania pond in Wayne County, year-round stocked trout water.
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Getting to know Duck Harbor Pond
Duck Harbor Pond spans 228 acres according to PFBC, located in Wayne County. Bethany lies roughly 10 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Little Equinunk Creek. PFBC region: Northeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch and brown trout. 1 access area with a ramp serve boats. It is listed as year-round stocked trout water. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Duck Harbor Pond.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Duck Harbor Pond on the stocked trout list
Trout in Duck Harbor Pond fall under the stocked trout water rules: 5 a day in the regular season from the April 4 opener, 3 a day in the extended season, 7-inch minimum. No trout closure applies here, thanks to its year-round listing.
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Stocked Trout Waters layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), p. 10, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Boat access around Duck Harbor Pond
- Duck Harborboat ramp, 12 trailer spaces, unlimited horsepower; owner PFBC
Launch points around Duck Harbor Pond
- Upper Woods Pond AccessUpper Woods Pond, 4 miles west
- Callicoon AccessDelaware River, 8 miles east
- Miller Pond AccessMiller Pond, 8 miles west
- Damascus AccessDelaware River, 8 miles southeast
- Buckingham AccessDelaware River, 8 miles north
- Lake Alden – Long Pond AccessLong Pond, 9 miles southwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from Duck Harbor Pond
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| 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 Duck Harbor Pond.
Extra rules posted for Duck Harbor Pond
- Brood Stock Lakes Program: Musky, Pike and Pickerel (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking schedule for Duck Harbor Pond
PFBC schedules 2 stocking visits to Duck Harbor Pond in 2026, most often walleye; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| March 23, 2026 | Brown trout | adult trout | . to | Long Pond Access |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
PFBC biologist reports on Duck Harbor Pond
- 2023-2024 Walleye Stocking Evaluation2024
- 2022 Walleye Maintenance Stocking Evaluation: Trap Net and Electrofishing Survey2022
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Lakes near Duck Harbor Pond compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Harbor Pond | 228 | 1 | 5 | yes | |
| Lower Woods Pond | 3 miles west | 91 | 0 | 5 | |
| Upper Woods Pond | 4 miles west | 80 | 1 | 1 | yes |
| Miller Pond | 8 miles west | 61 | 1 | 4 | |
| Long Pond | 9 miles southwest | 81 | 1 | 7 | yes |
| White Oak Pond | 12 miles southwest | 175 | 1 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Within reach of Duck Harbor Pond
Still water worth the drive from Duck Harbor Pond
- Lower Woods Pond3 miles west
- Upper Woods Pond4 miles west
- Miller Pond8 miles west
- Long Pond9 miles southwest
- White Oak Pond12 miles southwest
Tackle counters within reach of Duck Harbor Pond
- White Tail Country Fly Shopfly shop, Starlight, 14 miles
- Walt's Landingmarina, Hawley, 20 miles
- Captain Joe's Sales & Service Incmarina, Lakeville, 21 miles
- Captain's Cove Marina Incmarina, Hawley, 22 miles
- Capri Marinamarina, Lakeville, 22 miles
- Seeley's Landingmarina, Hawley, 22 miles
Charter and guide options at Duck Harbor Pond
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
- Narrowbrook Guide Servicefishing guide, Milford, (866) 352-6743
Lodging bases for Duck Harbor Pond
- Honesdale12 miles
- Forest City15 miles
- Waymart15 miles
County guides along Duck Harbor Pond
- Wayne Countyseat: Honesdale
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Species of Duck Harbor Pond in photographs
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Planning a Duck Harbor Pond trip: the questions
How do I find Duck Harbor Pond on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Wayne County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 10 miles from Bethany.
How much surface does Duck Harbor Pond cover on the PFBC list?
228 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Duck Harbor Pond?
1 ramp access area, including Duck Harbor.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Duck Harbor Pond?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch and brown trout.
What may I keep from Duck Harbor Pond?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Duck Harbor Pond?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Duck Harbor Pond?
Yes, 2 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Where do Duck Harbor Pond anglers buy worms?
White Tail Country Fly Shop, about 14 miles away.
Mark Duck Harbor Pond on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.