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Chain Pickerel
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Crappie
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Striped Bass
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Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County Fishing
A 83-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Susquehanna County.
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Susquehanna County
What to expect at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County covers 83 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Susquehanna County. The PFBC layer names U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as owner. Union Dale is the nearest place on the Census list, under a mile away. The outlet feeds Lackawanna River. It is a Northeast Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch here. PFBC data show 1 access area with a ramp.
83acres
1ramp access areas
5species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
Fish below are tied to Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County 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 Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Stillwater Lake Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, electric motors only; owner COE
Where else to launch near Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Belmont Lake AccessBelmont Lake, 5 miles north
- Miller Pond AccessMiller Pond, 7 miles east
- White Oak Pond AccessWhite Oak Pond, 7 miles southeast
- Lake Alden – Long Pond AccessLong Pond, 8 miles east
- Merli-Sarnoski AccessMerli-Sarnoski Lake, 8 miles south
- Prompton Dam AccessPrompton Lake, 10 miles southeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Water level
Current level at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
1,573.19 ftwater level, Stillwater Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (CWMS) reading for Stillwater Lake (local gauge datum), recorded October 23, 2026; retrieved October 23, 2026. Values are provisional.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
| 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 Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
What PFBC biologists wrote about Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County | 83 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Belmont Lake | 6 miles northeast | 172 | 1 | 0 | |
| White Oak Pond | 7 miles southeast | 175 | 1 | 6 | |
| Miller Pond | 7 miles east | 61 | 1 | 4 | |
| Long Pond | 8 miles east | 81 | 1 | 7 | yes |
| Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake | 8 miles south | 30 | 0 | 5 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
Other lakes within a drive of Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Belmont Lake6 miles northeast
- White Oak Pond7 miles southeast
- Miller Pond7 miles east
- Long Pond8 miles east
- Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake8 miles south
Shops supplying Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County anglers
- Ron's Fliesbait and tackle shop, Nicholson, 13 miles
- Dave's Outdoors Shop L.L.Cbait and tackle shop, scott township, 14 miles
- S K Marinemarina, Scott Township, 14 miles
- Fazio's Archery Bait & Tackle Martbait and tackle shop, Eynon, 15 miles
- Northeast Marinebait and tackle shop, Blakely, 16 miles
- Skeeters Bate & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Olyphant, 17 miles
Booking a guided trip on Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
Where to spend the night near Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Forest City4 miles
- Waymart9 miles
- Carbondale9 miles
County pages that cover Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
- Susquehanna Countyseat: Montrose
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County
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Answers
Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County fishing, question by question
How far is Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Susquehanna County, PFBC Northeast Region, under a mile from Union Dale.
How many acres does PFBC give Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
PFBC lists 83 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
Try Stillwater Lake Access, one of 1 ramp access area.
Which species does PFBC list for Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch.
Which minimum lengths apply on Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
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 Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
No 2026 stocking is scheduled for it.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
Closest on our list: Ron's Flies, 13 miles.
Does an agency gauge report the level of Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County?
USGS and the Corps of Engineers report it; see above.
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