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Fishing regulations at Lake Paupack, PA
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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 Chain pickerel as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Lake Paupack fishing
- Chain pickerel - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Pumpkinseed - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @j_money reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @j_money reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @nick.gullo reported a nice European perch.
- @drewhughes2333 reported a nice Pumpkinseed.
- @WSKY reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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