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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

West Branch Lackawaxen River

Pennsylvania, United States

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Muskellunge

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Tiger muskellunge

36 in Β· 20 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Black crappie

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Chain pickerel

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Bluegill

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Yellow perch

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Black crappie

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Pumpkinseed

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West Branch Lackawaxen River is a stream located in Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Brown trout.

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41Β°41β€²18.3β€³N 75Β°23β€²31.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Lackawaxen River, PA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 April 13, 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 West Branch Lackawaxen River fishing

the West Branch Lackawaxen River is a stream located in Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°41β€²18.3β€³N 75Β°23β€²31.8β€³W
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