Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing
A 5,698-acre Pennsylvania lake in Pennsylvania.
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Lake Wallenpaupack at a glance
Expect about 5,698 acres of lake at Lake Wallenpaupack, a water of Pennsylvania. The closest Census town is Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, about 2 miles away. Its outflow runs to Wallenpaupack Creek. The Southcentral Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass and smallmouth bass, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 5 access areas with ramps. It is on the PFBC Best Fishing Waters list.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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This roster for Lake Wallenpaupack comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Launching at Lake Wallenpaupack
- Caffrey Rec. Area/Capripaved ramp, 75 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner PPL
- Wallenpaupack Lake Accesspaved ramp, 57 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower; owner PFBC
- Wilsonville Accesspaved ramp, 36 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner PPL
- Ironwood Point Accesspaved ramp, 24 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner PPL
- Ledged Dale Accesspaved ramp, 12 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower, fee; owner PPL
More ramps close to Lake Wallenpaupack
- Fairview Lake AccessFairview Lake, 3 miles southeast
- White Deer Boat RampWhite Deer Lake, 6 miles east
- Bear Wallow Road – Observation Station AccessLower Lake, 7 miles south
- Main Beach and Picnic AreaPromised Land Lake, 7 miles south
- Beechwood AreaLower Lake, 7 miles south
- White Mills River AccessLackawaxen River, 8 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Seasons and limits for Lake Wallenpaupack
| 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 Wallenpaupack; program and special listings override them.
Where the Summary singles out Lake Wallenpaupack
- Brood Stock Lakes Program: Musky, Pike and Pickerel (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Field reports from Lake Wallenpaupack
- 2021 Striped Bass, Walleye and Brown Trout Population Evaluation: Gill Net Surveys2021
- 2014 and 2015 Fish Community Assessments2015
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Lake Wallenpaupack against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wallenpaupack | 5,698 | 5 | 9 | ||
| Fairview Lake | 3 miles southeast | 169 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| White Deer Lake | 6 miles east | 48 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lower Lake | 7 miles south | 173 | 2 | 5 | yes |
| Promised Land Lake | 8 miles south | 422 | 4 | 5 | |
| Lake Greeley | 11 miles east | 58 | 1 | 5 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Close to Lake Wallenpaupack
More still water around Lake Wallenpaupack
- Fairview Lake3 miles southeast
- White Deer Lake6 miles east
- Lower Lake7 miles south
- Promised Land Lake8 miles south
- Lake Greeley11 miles east
Bait sellers a drive from Lake Wallenpaupack
- Capri Marinamarina, Lakeville, 1 mile
- 1st Klas Marinamarina, Tafton, 2 miles
- Captain Joe's Sales & Service Incmarina, Lakeville, 2 miles
- 24-7 Innovationsmarina, Greentown, 3 miles
- Pine Crest Marina, Incmarina, Greentown, 3 miles
- Seeley's Landingmarina, Hawley, 3 miles
Guide services listing Lake Wallenpaupack
- 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 Lake Wallenpaupack
- Hawley5 miles
- The Hideout6 miles
- Honesdale11 miles
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Questions on Lake Wallenpaupack, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Lake Wallenpaupack sit?
Its shore lies in Pennsylvania, PFBC Southcentral Region, about 2 miles from Wallenpaupack Lake Estates.
What surface area does PFBC give Lake Wallenpaupack?
The PFBC layer shows 5,698 acres.
How many ramps reach Lake Wallenpaupack?
5 ramp access areas; Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Lake Wallenpaupack?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass and striped bass, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Lake Wallenpaupack?
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 Wallenpaupack?
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 Wallenpaupack see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Lake Wallenpaupack?
Capri Marina is nearest, 1 mile away.
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