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Gouldsboro Lake

Gouldsboro Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Monroe County.

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Fish species in Gouldsboro Lake

Gouldsboro Lake covers 249.96 acres in Monroe County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Gouldsboro Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

Gouldsboro Lake is a 250-acre Pocono warmwater fishery where pickerel join bass, walleye, crappie, perch, catfish and sunfish.

What Stands Out at Gouldsboro Lake

Its pickerel make the edges of submerged vegetation a better starting point than featureless open water.

Fish and Baits at Gouldsboro Lake

Fish reported from Gouldsboro Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and chain pickerel.

Bass

For Gouldsboro Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic. Smallmouth at Gouldsboro Lake are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Gouldsboro Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Gouldsboro Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Gouldsboro Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A jig tipped with a minnow and a small trolling crankbait cover both slow and active walleye on Gouldsboro Lake. For Gouldsboro Lake pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Gouldsboro Lake. Common carp in Gouldsboro Lake can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Seasonal Fishing at Gouldsboro Lake

Spring at Gouldsboro Lake favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Gouldsboro Lake, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Gouldsboro Lake become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.

A First-Trip Plan for Gouldsboro Lake

Use the first few bites to identify a depth instead of changing lures after every cast on Gouldsboro Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Gouldsboro Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

Gouldsboro Lake FAQs

How large is Gouldsboro Lake?

Gouldsboro Lake covers 249.96 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Gouldsboro Lake?

The best first target at Gouldsboro Lake depends on conditions, but walleye, chain pickerel, and smallmouth bass give anglers practical starting options.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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