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Lily Lake

Lily Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Luzerne County.

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Fish species in Lily Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond covers 160.55 acres in Luzerne County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

How the Size of Lily Lake Changes the Fishing

The 160.55 acres at Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Baits at Lily Lake

Fish reported from Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch. Rainbow trout are also stocked in Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts. Rocky points on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond suit a grub, tube or compact crankbait when smallmouth are the target.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A soft-plastic minnow or live minnow placed beside cover is a sound crappie approach on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond. For sunfish on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Low-light walleye fishing on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond calls for shallow crankbaits, while daylight favors jigs on deeper structure. Pike fishing on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond is best suited to weed edges, a wire leader and a moving lure that covers water.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond for channel catfish. Common carp in Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Trout

For rainbow trout in Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. Stocked trout may begin near release areas before spreading toward cooler or deeper water in Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond.

Seasonal Fishing at Lily Lake

On Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

A First-Trip Plan for Lily Lake

Begin at a point or shoreline turn and work from shallow water toward the first useful depth change on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond that reaches toward deeper water.

Lily Lake FAQs

How large is Lily Lake?

Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond covers 160.55 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Lily Lake?

The best first target at Lily Lake northeast of Cranberry Pond depends on conditions, but walleye, northern pike, 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lake feature page

    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.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission 2026 Trout Stocking

    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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