Minsi Lake
Bangor, PA · about 7 hours from Portsmouth (typical, off-peak)
The named PFBC Northampton County trout lake.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Trout
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Smallmouth bass
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Chain pickerel
- Season
- Stocked-water harvest often ends after Labor Day. Delayed-harvest and C&R stretches stay open. Confirm PFBC. Official rule
- Park
- PFBC Minsi Lake access lots in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
- Walk in
- Short from the PFBC lot.
- Wading
- Bank or boat.
- Usual window
- After opening day; confirm PFBC for this week.
- Saturday conditions
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NW 15 mph.
- Sky
- 🌧️ 50° rain
- Sun and moon
- Rise 7:12 · 🌒 Waxing crescent · Set 6:18
- Wind at dawn
- NW 15 mph · Slight Chance Rain Showers · 49°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: NW 15 mph
- 10am: NW 16 mph
- 2pm: NW 16 mph
- dusk: NW 13 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 5-wt.
- Notes
- PFBC lake. Special regulations apply in season. Confirm PFBC.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
Evening Hatch — book a day
Lake Harmony, PA · wade / shore · Half or full day — ask the shop
Good for: Lehigh Gorge, Poconos creeks, Delaware Water Gap
Shop desk. Precision Fly & Tackle / Evening Hatch.