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Fishing at Beltzville State Park

The 949-acre Beltzville Lake is stocked with warmwater and coldwater game fish and panfish.

Common species are:

  • Trout
  • Striped bass
  • Largemouth and smallmouth bass
  • Walleye
  • Muskellunge
  • Perch

Below the dam, Pohopoco Creek is stocked with trout.

Much of the lake’s northern shoreline can be reached from Pohopoco Drive.

Ice Fishing

The 949-acre Beltzville Lake is stocked with warmwater and coldwater game fish and panfish. 

Common species are:

  • Trout
  • Striped bass
  • Largemouth and smallmouth bass
  • Walleye
  • Muskellunge
  • Perch

Contact the park office to determine the ice and snow conditions in advance of any planned outing.

Ice thickness is not monitored.

Be Safe on the Ice

  • Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
  • Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
  • Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
  • Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
  • Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
  • Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
  • Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
  • Wear a PFD (life jacket).
  • Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.

Fishing Resources

Beltzville Lake Water Depth Black-and-White Map (PDF)

Beltzville Lake Water Depth Color Map (PDF)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.