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Panther Lake

Panther Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Pike County.

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Fish species in Panther Lake

Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond is a reservoir in Pike County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Panther Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Panther Lake

Fish reported from Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Panther Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Panther Lake

Early spring on Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Panther Lake southwest of Taylor Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

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.

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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