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Brook Trout
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Tobyhanna Lake Fishing
A 170-acre Pennsylvania lake in Monroe County, stocked trout water.
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Monroe County
What to expect at Tobyhanna Lake
Tobyhanna Lake covers 170 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Monroe County. The PFBC layer names Tobyhanna State Park as owner. Gouldsboro is the nearest place on the Census list, some 3 miles away. The outlet feeds Tobyhanna Creek. It is a Northeast Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages brook trout and brown trout here. PFBC data show 2 access areas with ramps. Trout rules here follow its status as stocked trout water.
170acres
2ramp access areas
2species listed
2scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Tobyhanna Lake
Fish below are tied to Tobyhanna Lake by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
How trout fit into Tobyhanna Lake
yesstocked trout water
noopen year-round
noearly season
Northeasttrout region
PFBC lists Tobyhanna Lake among stocked trout waters, so the statewide trout creel of 5 (3 in the extended season) and the 7-inch minimum apply.
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
Where boats go in at Tobyhanna Lake
- Tobyhanna Lake Accesspaved ramp, 20 trailer spaces, dock, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Tobyhanna State Parkboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
Where else to launch near Tobyhanna Lake
- Gouldsboro State ParkGouldsboro Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Brady's Lake AccessBrady's Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Beechwood AreaLower Lake, 12 miles northeast
- Ledged Dale AccessLake Wallenpaupack, 12 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Tobyhanna 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 |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Tobyhanna Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery trucks at Tobyhanna Lake
Tobyhanna Lake gets 2 scheduled stockings in 2026 (brook most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Brook trout | adult trout | . to | Tobyhanna Lake |
| April 30, 2026 | Brook trout, Brown trout | adult trout | . to | Tobyhanna Lake |
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 Tobyhanna Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Tobyhanna Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobyhanna Lake | 170 | 2 | 2 | yes | |
| Gouldsboro Lake | 3 miles northwest | 250 | 1 | 5 | |
| Bradys Lake | 7 miles west | 229 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lake Jamie | 7 miles northeast | 0 | 0 | ||
| Desandis Pond | 10 miles northwest | 15 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Snow Hill Dam | 12 miles east | 4 | 0 | 0 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Tobyhanna Lake
Other lakes within a drive of Tobyhanna Lake
- Gouldsboro Lake3 miles northwest
- Bradys Lake7 miles west
- Lake Jamie7 miles northeast
- Desandis Pond10 miles northwest
- Snow Hill Dam12 miles east
Shops supplying Tobyhanna Lake anglers
- Tufano Paulmarina, Moscow, 9 miles
- Pocono Boat Housebait and tackle shop, Pocono Lake, 11 miles
- Sterling Marinamarina, Lake Ariel, 13 miles
- Lighthouse Harbor Marina, 969 Route 507marina, Greentown, 14 miles
- Mt Cobb Boathouse & Marinamarina, Jefferson Township, 14 miles
- Pohoqualine Fish Associationbait and tackle shop, Stroudsburg, 15 miles
Booking a guided trip on Tobyhanna Lake
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- 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 Tobyhanna Lake
- Mount Pocono6 miles
- Emerald Lakes8 miles
- Moscow11 miles
County pages that cover Tobyhanna Lake
- Monroe Countyseat: Stroudsburg
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Tobyhanna Lake
Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Tobyhanna Lake fishing, question by question
How far is Tobyhanna Lake from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Monroe County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 3 miles from Gouldsboro.
How many acres does PFBC give Tobyhanna Lake?
PFBC lists 170 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Tobyhanna Lake?
Try Tobyhanna Lake Access, one of 2 ramp access areas.
Which species does PFBC list for Tobyhanna Lake?
The Commission names brook trout and brown trout.
Which minimum lengths apply on Tobyhanna Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Tobyhanna Lake?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
What has PFBC planned to stock in Tobyhanna Lake?
Yes: 2 2026 entries, starting April 3.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Tobyhanna Lake?
Closest on our list: Tufano Paul, 9 miles.
Add Tobyhanna Lake to the Pennsylvania trip list
Buy the license and any permit before you drive.