Quaker Lake Fishing
A 127-acre Pennsylvania lake in Susquehanna County, year-round stocked trout water.
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Getting to know Quaker Lake
Quaker Lake spans 127 acres according to PFBC, located in Susquehanna County. Laurel Lake lies roughly 2 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Unt To Little Snake Creek (rm 9.30). PFBC region: Northeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, 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 Quaker Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Quaker Lake on the stocked trout list
Trout in Quaker Lake 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 Quaker Lake
- Quaker Lake Accesspaved ramp, 25 trailer spaces, dock, 7.5 hp; owner PFBC
Launch points around Quaker Lake
- Great Bend Boro AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 9 miles east
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 9 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from Quaker 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Quaker Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking schedule for Quaker Lake
PFBC schedules 2 stocking visits to Quaker Lake in 2026, most often rainbow; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Quaker Lake-off SR167 |
| April 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Across Country Real Estate-Montrose |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Lakes near Quaker Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Lake | 127 | 1 | 5 | yes | |
| Lake Montrose | 10 miles south | 50 | 0 | 1 | |
| Stump Pond | 16 miles southeast | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cooks Pond | 17 miles west | 32 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Comfort Lake | 20 miles east | 111 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oxbow Lake | 26 miles south | 60 | 0 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Within reach of Quaker Lake
Still water worth the drive from Quaker Lake
- Lake Montrose10 miles south
- Stump Pond16 miles southeast
- Cooks Pond17 miles west
- Comfort Lake20 miles east
- Oxbow Lake26 miles south
Tackle counters within reach of Quaker Lake
- Ron's Fliesbait and tackle shop, Nicholson, 25 miles
Charter and guide options at Quaker Lake
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Huntin Bronzeback Guide Servicefishing guide, Susquehanna, (570) 862-3540
- Stonefly Guide Servicefly fishing guide, Thompson, (570) 290-5865
Lodging bases for Quaker Lake
- Hallstead9 miles
- Montrose10 miles
- Susquehanna Depot16 miles
County guides along Quaker Lake
- Susquehanna Countyseat: Montrose
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Species of Quaker Lake in photographs
Photo: Zitsman Carl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Planning a Quaker Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Quaker Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Susquehanna County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Laurel Lake.
How much surface does Quaker Lake cover on the PFBC list?
127 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Quaker Lake?
1 ramp access area, including Quaker Lake Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Quaker Lake?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, rock bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout.
What may I keep from Quaker Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Quaker Lake?
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 Quaker Lake?
Yes, 2 times in 2026 (first: March 10).
Where do Quaker Lake anglers buy worms?
Ron's Flies, about 25 miles away.
Mark Quaker Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.