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Chain Pickerel
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Promised Land Lake Fishing
A 422-acre Pennsylvania lake in Pike County.
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Pike County
What to expect at Promised Land Lake
Promised Land Lake covers 422 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Pike County. The PFBC layer names Promised Land State Park as owner. The Escape is the nearest place on the Census list, some 7 miles away. The outlet feeds East Branch Wallenpaupack Creek. It is a Northeast Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, rock bass and yellow perch here. PFBC data show 4 access areas with ramps. It carries Panfish Enhancement Lake rules. Best Fishing Waters, per PFBC.
422acres
4ramp access areas
5species listed
1scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Promised Land Lake
Fish below are tied to Promised Land Lake by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Promised Land Lake
- Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3 Accesspaved ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Main Beach and Picnic Areapaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2 Accesspaved ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Snow Shanty Boat Mooring Accesspaved ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
Where else to launch near Promised Land Lake
- Bear Wallow Road – Observation Station AccessLower Lake, 1 mile northwest
- Beechwood AreaLower Lake, 2 miles west
- Old Route 402 AccessPecks Pond, 6 miles east
- Fairview Lake AccessFairview Lake, 6 miles north
- Ironwood Point AccessLake Wallenpaupack, 6 miles northwest
- Pecks Pond Picnic AreaPecks Pond, 6 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Promised Land Lake
| 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 |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Promised Land Lake.
Program limits at Promised Land Lake
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Panfish Enhancement Lake | Minimum lengths: sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish) 7 inches; crappies (black and white) 9 inches; yellow perch 9 inches. Daily limit 20 per species; where more than one species is regulated on the same water, 20 of each with no more than 50 panfish combined. Listed here: Sunfish 7 inches, Yellow Perch 9 inches. | p. 15 |
Special regulations naming Promised Land Lake
- Lake Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery trucks at Promised Land Lake
Promised Land Lake gets 1 scheduled stockings in 2026 (yellow perch most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yellow Perch (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Surveys
What PFBC biologists wrote about Promised Land Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Promised Land Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promised Land Lake | 422 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Lower Lake | 1 mile west | 173 | 2 | 5 | yes |
| Pecks Pond | 6 miles east | 300 | 2 | 0 | |
| Fairview Lake | 6 miles north | 169 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Jamie | 7 miles southwest | 0 | 0 | ||
| White Deer Lake | 7 miles northeast | 48 | 1 | 0 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Promised Land Lake
Other lakes within a drive of Promised Land Lake
- Lower Lake1 mile west
- Pecks Pond6 miles east
- Fairview Lake6 miles north
- Lake Jamie7 miles southwest
- White Deer Lake7 miles northeast
Shops supplying Promised Land Lake anglers
- Lighthouse Harbor Marina, 969 Route 507marina, Greentown, 5 miles
- 24-7 Innovationsmarina, Greentown, 6 miles
- Pine Crest Marina, Incmarina, Greentown, 6 miles
- 1st Klas Marinamarina, Tafton, 8 miles
- Sterling Marinamarina, Lake Ariel, 8 miles
- Seeley's Landingmarina, Hawley, 9 miles
Booking a guided trip on Promised Land Lake
- Ixtapa Sport Fishing Charterscharter, East Stroudsburg, (570) 688-9466
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
- Narrowbrook Guide Servicefishing guide, Milford, (866) 352-6743
Where to spend the night near Promised Land Lake
- Hemlock Farms8 miles
- Hawley12 miles
- The Hideout12 miles
County pages that cover Promised Land Lake
- Pike Countyseat: Milford
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Promised Land Lake
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Answers
Promised Land Lake fishing, question by question
How far is Promised Land Lake from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Pike County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 7 miles from The Escape.
How many acres does PFBC give Promised Land Lake?
PFBC lists 422 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Promised Land Lake?
Try Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3 Access, one of 4 ramp access areas.
Which species does PFBC list for Promised Land Lake?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, rock bass and yellow perch.
Which minimum lengths apply on Promised Land Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Program rules apply too: Panfish Enhancement Lake.
Do I need a trout permit at Promised Land Lake?
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.
What has PFBC planned to stock in Promised Land Lake?
Yes: 1 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Promised Land Lake?
Closest on our list: Lighthouse Harbor Marina, 5 miles.
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