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Lake Carey Fishing
A 262-acre Pennsylvania lake in Wyoming County.
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Wyoming County
Lake Carey at a glance
Expect about 262 acres of lake at Lake Carey, a water of Wyoming County. The closest Census town is Tunkhannock, about 4 miles away. Its outflow runs to Billings Mill Brook. The Northeast Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, walleye and yellow perch, per PFBC listings.
262acres
0ramp access areas
6species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The species roster at Lake Carey
This roster for Lake Carey comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Launching at Lake Carey
Without a mapped ramp on Lake Carey, the list below gives the nearest.
More ramps close to Lake Carey
- Stevens Lake AccessStevens Lake, under a mile northwest
- Meshoppen AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 6 miles west
- Lake Winola AccessLake Winola, 7 miles southeast
- Fords Lake AccessFords Lake, 11 miles southeast
- Bullhead Bay AccessLackawanna Lake, 11 miles east
- Warming Hut AccessLackawanna Lake, 11 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Lake Carey
| 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 Lake Carey; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Compare
Lake Carey against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carey | 262 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Stevens Lake | 1 mile northwest | 62 | 1 | 4 | |
| Oxbow Lake | 2 miles northeast | 60 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Winola | 7 miles southeast | 198 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Fords Lake | 11 miles southeast | 73 | 1 | 5 | |
| Lackawanna Lake | 11 miles east | 198 | 3 | 5 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Lake Carey
More still water around Lake Carey
- Stevens Lake1 mile northwest
- Oxbow Lake2 miles northeast
- Lake Winola7 miles southeast
- Fords Lake11 miles southeast
- Lackawanna Lake11 miles east
Bait sellers a drive from Lake Carey
- Billy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Dalton, 8 miles
- Dave's Firearms and Fishing Shop LLCbait and tackle shop, Dalton, 9 miles
- Sap's Baitbait and tackle shop, Tunkhannock, 9 miles
- Ron's Fliesbait and tackle shop, Nicholson, 11 miles
- Dave's Outdoors Shop L.L.Cbait and tackle shop, scott township, 14 miles
- S K Marinemarina, Scott Township, 15 miles
Guide services listing Lake Carey
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- The Bass Tutor Guide Servicefishing guide, Dalton, (570) 904-4978
- Bill Longstreetfishing guide, Falls, (570) 892-0120
- Reel River Adventures/ Suskynut Incfishing guide, Laceyville, (215) 801-4339
- Dry Creek Charterscharter, Noxen, (570) 332-3012
- 2Fish Guide Servicefishing guide, Tunkhannock, (570) 665-1632
- Rick'S Guide Service Llcfishing guide, Tunkhannock, (570) 406-4365
Boroughs offering beds near Lake Carey
- Tunkhannock4 miles
- Factoryville8 miles
- Dalton10 miles
Counties holding Lake Carey
- Wyoming Countyseat: Tunkhannock
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Lake Carey, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Lake Carey, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Lake Carey sit?
Its shore lies in Wyoming County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 4 miles from Tunkhannock.
What surface area does PFBC give Lake Carey?
The PFBC layer shows 262 acres.
How many ramps reach Lake Carey?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed above.
What is the fish list for Lake Carey?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, walleye and yellow perch, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Lake Carey?
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 Lake Carey?
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 Lake Carey see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Lake Carey?
Billy's Bait & Tackle is nearest, 8 miles away.
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