Lake Winola Fishing
A 198-acre Pennsylvania lake in Wyoming County, year-round stocked trout water.
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Getting to know Lake Winola
Lake Winola spans 198 acres according to PFBC, located in Wyoming County. Lake Winola lies under a mile from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Unt To Beaver Creek (rm 0.85). PFBC region: Northeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout. 1 access area with a ramp serve boats. It is listed as year-round stocked trout 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 Lake Winola.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Lake Winola on the stocked trout list
Trout in Lake Winola 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 Lake Winola
- Lake Winola Accesspaved ramp, 27 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower; owner PFBC
Launch points around Lake Winola
- Fords Lake AccessFords Lake, 5 miles east
- Stevens Lake AccessStevens Lake, 8 miles northwest
- South Shore Access on Lackawanna LakeLackawanna Lake, 8 miles east
- Warming Hut AccessLackawanna Lake, 8 miles northeast
- Bullhead Bay AccessLackawanna Lake, 9 miles northeast
- Apple Tree Road AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 9 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from Lake Winola
| 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 Lake Winola.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking schedule for Lake Winola
PFBC schedules 2 stocking visits to Lake Winola in 2026, most often rainbow; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | PFBC access area at Lake Winola |
| April 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | PFBC access area at Lake Winola |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Lakes near Lake Winola compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winola | 198 | 1 | 6 | yes | |
| Fords Lake | 5 miles east | 73 | 1 | 5 | |
| Eston Wilson Lake | 6 miles east | 0 | 0 | yes | |
| Lake Carey | 7 miles northwest | 262 | 1 | 6 | |
| Oxbow Lake | 7 miles north | 60 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Stevens Lake | 8 miles northwest | 62 | 1 | 4 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Within reach of Lake Winola
Still water worth the drive from Lake Winola
- Fords Lake5 miles east
- Eston Wilson Lake6 miles east
- Lake Carey7 miles northwest
- Oxbow Lake7 miles north
- Stevens Lake8 miles northwest
Tackle counters within reach of Lake Winola
- Billy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Dalton, 1 mile
- Dave's Firearms and Fishing Shop LLCbait and tackle shop, Dalton, 2 miles
- Sap's Baitbait and tackle shop, Tunkhannock, 5 miles
- Dave's Outdoors Shop L.L.Cbait and tackle shop, scott township, 10 miles
- S K Marinemarina, Scott Township, 11 miles
- Sierra, 610 Commerce Blvdbait and tackle shop, Dickson City, 11 miles
Charter and guide options at Lake Winola
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
Lodging bases for Lake Winola
- Factoryville5 miles
- Tunkhannock6 miles
- Dalton6 miles
County guides along Lake Winola
- Wyoming Countyseat: Tunkhannock
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Species of Lake Winola in photographs
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Planning a Lake Winola trip: the questions
How do I find Lake Winola on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Wyoming County, PFBC Northeast Region, under a mile from Lake Winola.
How much surface does Lake Winola cover on the PFBC list?
198 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Lake Winola?
1 ramp access area, including Lake Winola Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Lake Winola?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout.
What may I keep from Lake Winola?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Lake Winola?
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 Lake Winola?
Yes, 2 times in 2026 (first: March 7).
Where do Lake Winola anglers buy worms?
Billy's Bait & Tackle, about 1 mile away.
Mark Lake Winola on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.