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Long Pond Fishing
A 81-acre Pennsylvania pond in Wayne County, stocked trout water.
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Wayne County
Long Pond at a glance
Expect about 81 acres of pond at Long Pond, a water of Wayne County. Ownership falls to PFBC. The closest Census town is Bethany, about 4 miles away. Its outflow runs to Unt To West Branch Lackawaxen River (bethany rd). The Northeast Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 1 access area with a ramp. PFBC classes it as stocked trout water.
81acres
1ramp access areas
8species listed
3scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The species roster at Long Pond
This roster for Long Pond comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Chain pickerel Crappie Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Walleye Yellow perch Rainbow trout
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
Stocked trout and Long Pond
yesstocked trout water
noopen year-round
noearly season
Northeasttrout region
The stocked trout listing for Long Pond sets the trout season and creel shown in the table below.
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.
Access
Launching at Long Pond
- Lake Alden – Long Pond Accessboat ramp, 15 trailer spaces, dock, unlimited horsepower; owner PFBC
More ramps close to Long Pond
- White Oak Pond AccessWhite Oak Pond, 2 miles southwest
- Prompton Dam AccessPrompton Lake, 4 miles south
- Miller Pond AccessMiller Pond, 4 miles north
- Upper Woods Pond AccessUpper Woods Pond, 7 miles northeast
- Industrial Point River AccessLackawaxen River, 8 miles southeast
- Stillwater Lake AccessStillwater Lake, 8 miles west
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Long 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 |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Long Pond; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
When PFBC stocks Long Pond
The 2026 PFBC calendar shows 3 stockings for Long Pond, most of them rainbow.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Long Pond Access |
| April 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Upper Woods Pond-SR371 |
| November 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Upper Woods Pond-SR371 |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Records
Pennsylvania records caught at Long Pond
| Species | Weight | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel, Chain | 8 lb. 15 oz. | Dave Wilson | 2002 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania records.
Compare
Long Pond against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | 81 | 1 | 8 | yes | |
| White Oak Pond | 2 miles southwest | 175 | 1 | 6 | |
| Prompton Dam | 4 miles south | 280 | 1 | 6 | |
| Miller Pond | 4 miles north | 61 | 1 | 4 | |
| Lower Woods Pond | 7 miles northeast | 91 | 0 | 5 | |
| Upper Woods Pond | 7 miles northeast | 80 | 1 | 1 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Long Pond
More still water around Long Pond
- White Oak Pond2 miles southwest
- Prompton Dam4 miles south
- Miller Pond4 miles north
- Lower Woods Pond7 miles northeast
- Upper Woods Pond7 miles northeast
Bait sellers a drive from Long Pond
- Captain Joe's Sales & Service Incmarina, Lakeville, 16 miles
- Walt's Landingmarina, Hawley, 16 miles
- Lighthouse Harbor Marina, 10 Rose Rdmarina, Lake Ariel, 17 miles
- Capri Marinamarina, Lakeville, 17 miles
- Fazio's Archery Bait & Tackle Martbait and tackle shop, Eynon, 17 miles
- Captain's Cove Marina Incmarina, Hawley, 18 miles
Guide services listing Long Pond
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
- Narrowbrook Guide Servicefishing guide, Milford, (866) 352-6743
Boroughs offering beds near Long Pond
- Waymart6 miles
- Forest City7 miles
- Honesdale8 miles
Counties holding Long Pond
- Wayne Countyseat: Honesdale
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Long Pond, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Long Pond, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Long Pond sit?
Its shore lies in Wayne County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 4 miles from Bethany.
What surface area does PFBC give Long Pond?
The PFBC layer shows 81 acres.
How many ramps reach Long Pond?
1 ramp access area; Lake Alden – Long Pond Access has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Long Pond?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Long Pond?
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 Long Pond?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Will Long Pond see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedule has 3 entries, beginning March 23.
Which tackle store is handiest to Long Pond?
Captain Joe's Sales & Service Inc is nearest, 16 miles away.
Which record fish was caught at Long Pond?
Pickerel, Chain, 8 lb. 15 oz., by Dave Wilson in 2002.
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