🐟 What fish can you catch in Scranton?

Most commonly caught species around Scranton , PA : Largemouth bass - 10,751 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,089 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,107 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,433 reported catches Bluegill - 1,268 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Scranton fishing reports?

The latest Scranton , PA fishing reports are: @jarrattwebb reported a nice Common carp at Posten Pond . @Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Naomi . @Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Naomi . @Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Naomi . @Hockeykid25 reported a nice Bluegill at Frances Slocum Lake . .

Fishing in Scranton, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Scranton , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Lackawanna Lake , Frances Slocum Lake , Griffin Reservoir , Lackawanna River , Maple Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Scranton?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Scranton

Latest Scranton fishing reports

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Common carp

Posten Pond

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Naomi

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Bluegill

Lake Naomi

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Yellow perch

Lake Naomi

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Bluegill

Frances Slocum Lake

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Bluegill

Lake Naomi

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Bluegill

Lake Naomi

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Bluegill

Lake Naomi

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Yellow perch

Lake Watawga

1 in · 2 oz

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Bluegill

Lake Naomi

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Fishing regulations in Scranton

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Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Scranton fishing

Anglers in Scranton, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Lackawanna Lake, Frances Slocum Lake, Griffin Reservoir, Lackawanna River, and Maple Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Scranton, PA:

Largemouth bass - 10,751 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,089 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,107 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,433 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,268 reported catches

The latest Scranton, PA fishing reports are:

@jarrattwebb reported a nice Common carp at Posten Pond.
@Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Naomi.
@Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Naomi.
@Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Naomi.
@Hockeykid25 reported a nice Bluegill at Frances Slocum Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Scranton, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: