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Chain Pickerel
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Rainbow Trout
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania lakes and reservoirs
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Minsi Lake Fishing
A 115-acre Pennsylvania lake in Northampton County, stocked trout water on the early season.
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Northampton County
A short guide to Minsi Lake
The Fish and Boat Commission lists Minsi Lake at 115 acres; it sits in Northampton County. PFBC records list the owner as PFBC. East Bangor, about 2 miles out, makes the nearest town. It falls in the PFBC Southeast Region.
PFBC names bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, yellow perch and rainbow trout for it. Trailers go in at 3 access areas with ramps. For trout it counts as stocked trout water on the early season.
115acres
3ramp access areas
5species listed
3scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Minsi Lake
Each chip marks a fish PFBC connects with Minsi Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
Trout at Minsi Lake
yesstocked trout water
noopen year-round
yesearly season
Southeasttrout region
For trout, Minsi Lake uses stocked trout water rules; check the opener and extended season rows 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
Ramps that put boats on Minsi Lake
- Minsi Lake Access near East Bangor (PFBC access 984)boat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, electric motors only, fee; owner Northampton County
- Minsi Lake Access near East Bangor (PFBC access 985)boat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, fishing pier, electric motors only, fee; owner Unknown
- Minsi Lake Access near East Bangor, Upper Mt. Bethelpaved ramp, parking ada vehicle parking, unpowered/electric boats; owner PFBC
Other access areas near Minsi Lake
- East Bangor Lake AccessEast Bangor Lake, 2 miles south
- Kittatinny Access AreaDelaware River, 4 miles northeast
- Pp&l AccessDelaware River, 9 miles south
- Martins Creek Access AreaDelaware River, 9 miles south
- Smithfield Beach AccessDelaware River, 10 miles northeast
- Sandts Eddy AccessDelaware River, 11 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Creel counts and minimum sizes at Minsi Lake
| 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 |
Minsi Lake follows the inland table of the Summary, plus any program rule listed here.
Rules unique to Minsi Lake
- Miscellaneous Special Regulations (Summary page)
- Northampton County listingAll species, except trout – catch and release/no harvest; it is unlawful to take, kill or possess any fish, except trout. All fish caught other than trout must be immediately returned unharmed. For trout, inland regulations apply. This regulation will remain in effect until further notice.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Trout stocking dates at Minsi Lake
Count on 3 PFBC stockings at Minsi Lake this year, chiefly rainbow; counts per visit stay unpublished.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Minsi Lake |
| April 25, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Minsi Lake |
| October 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Minsi Lake |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Compare
Nearby lakes and Minsi Lake, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsi Lake | 115 | 3 | 5 | yes | |
| East Bangor Lake | 2 miles south | 78 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hidden Lake | 12 miles northeast | 40 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Snow Hill Dam | 16 miles north | 4 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Penn Forest Reservoir | 21 miles west | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lake Minisink | 22 miles north | 34 | 1 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Around Minsi Lake
Reservoirs and lakes close to Minsi Lake
- East Bangor Lake2 miles south
- Hidden Lake12 miles northeast
- Snow Hill Dam16 miles north
- Penn Forest Reservoir21 miles west
- Lake Minisink22 miles north
Where Minsi Lake anglers stock up
- Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitter Incbait and tackle shop, Stroudsburg, 5 miles
- Chamberlin's Fishing & Outdoor Gearbait and tackle shop, Saylorsburg, 7 miles
- Family Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, East Stroudsburg, 7 miles
- Marina Sauco Ddsaestheticmarina, Stroudsburg, 7 miles
- Houck Jamesmarina, Pen Argyl, 8 miles
- Pohoqualine Fish Associationbait and tackle shop, Stroudsburg, 13 miles
Hire a guide for Minsi Lake
- Ixtapa Sport Fishing Charterscharter, East Stroudsburg, (570) 688-9466
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
- Narrowbrook Guide Servicefishing guide, Milford, (866) 352-6743
Overnight bases around Minsi Lake
- East Bangor2 miles
- Roseto4 miles
- Bangor4 miles
Minsi Lake by county
- Northampton Countyseat: Easton
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Fish ID
A photo guide to fish at Minsi Lake
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Answers
Before you go to Minsi Lake: common questions
Where in Pennsylvania is Minsi Lake?
You will find it in Northampton County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 2 miles from East Bangor.
How large is Minsi Lake by PFBC count?
Roughly 115 acres.
Which access area serves Minsi Lake?
There are 3 ramp access areas; Minsi Lake Access near East Bangor (PFBC access 984) is the largest.
Does Minsi Lake hold bass and panfish?
PFBC lists bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, yellow perch and rainbow trout.
Does Minsi Lake have special regulations?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit fit Minsi Lake?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
When does PFBC stock Minsi Lake?
3 visits in 2026, from March 4.
Who sells minnows on the way to Minsi Lake?
Drive about 5 miles to Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitter Inc.
Spend an evening casting Minsi Lake
Check the Summary rows before a fish goes on the stringer.