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Smallmouth Bass
Photo: Engbretson Eric, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain 
Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania lakes and reservoirs
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Griffin Reservoir Fishing
A 110-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Lackawanna County.
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Lackawanna County
Getting to know Griffin Reservoir
Griffin Reservoir spans 110 acres according to PFBC, located in Lackawanna County. Clarks Green lies roughly 2 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Leggetts Creek. PFBC region: Northeast.
110acres
0ramp access areas
1shore access areas
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Griffin Reservoir
Griffin Reservoir has no ramp on file with PFBC; nearby options follow.
Where to fish from land at Griffin Reservoir
- Griffin Reservoir fishing access, South Abington Townshipfishing only, no boating permitted
Launch points around Griffin Reservoir
- South Shore Access on Lackawanna LakeLackawanna Lake, 4 miles northwest
- Warming Hut AccessLackawanna Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Fords Lake AccessFords Lake, 6 miles west
- Bullhead Bay AccessLackawanna Lake, 6 miles northwest
- Merli-Sarnoski AccessMerli-Sarnoski Lake, 9 miles northeast
- Lake Winola AccessLake Winola, 10 miles west
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from Griffin Reservoir
| 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 Griffin Reservoir.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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PFBC biologist reports on Griffin Reservoir
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lakes near Griffin Reservoir compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Reservoir | 110 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Eston Wilson Lake | 4 miles west | 0 | 0 | yes | |
| Lackawanna Lake | 5 miles northwest | 198 | 3 | 5 | yes |
| Fords Lake | 5 miles west | 73 | 1 | 5 | |
| Dunmore Reservoir 1 | 7 miles southeast | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aylesworth Creek Lake | 7 miles east | 10 | 0 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Griffin Reservoir
Still water worth the drive from Griffin Reservoir
- Eston Wilson Lake4 miles west
- Lackawanna Lake5 miles northwest
- Fords Lake5 miles west
- Dunmore Reservoir 17 miles southeast
- Aylesworth Creek Lake7 miles east
Tackle counters within reach of Griffin Reservoir
- S K Marinemarina, Scott Township, 3 miles
- Northeast Marinebait and tackle shop, Blakely, 3 miles
- Sierra, 610 Commerce Blvdbait and tackle shop, Dickson City, 3 miles
- Dave's Outdoors Shop L.L.Cbait and tackle shop, scott township, 4 miles
- Fazio's Archery Bait & Tackle Martbait and tackle shop, Eynon, 4 miles
- Skeeters Bate & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Olyphant, 4 miles
Charter and guide options at Griffin Reservoir
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
Lodging bases for Griffin Reservoir
- Clarks Green2 miles
- Clarks Summit3 miles
- Dickson City3 miles
County guides along Griffin Reservoir
- Lackawanna Countyseat: Scranton
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Fish ID
Species of Griffin Reservoir in photographs
Photo: Engbretson Eric, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: SFOfishing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Planning a Griffin Reservoir trip: the questions
How do I find Griffin Reservoir on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Lackawanna County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Clarks Green.
How much surface does Griffin Reservoir cover on the PFBC list?
110 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Griffin Reservoir?
PFBC shows no ramp here; see the nearby list.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Griffin Reservoir?
The Commission lists no species here.
What may I keep from Griffin Reservoir?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Griffin Reservoir?
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 Griffin Reservoir?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do Griffin Reservoir anglers buy worms?
S K Marine, about 3 miles away.
Mark Griffin Reservoir on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.