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Promised Land Lake

Promised Land Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Pike County.

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Fish species in Promised Land 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.

Promised Land Lake covers 422.12 acres in Pike County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Promised Land Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

How the Size of Promised Land Lake Changes the Fishing

The 422.12 acres at Promised Land Lake provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Baits at Promised Land Lake

Fish reported from Promised Land Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye. Yellow perch are also stocked in Promised Land Lake.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Promised Land Lake. Rocky points on Promised Land Lake 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 Promised Land Lake. For sunfish on Promised Land Lake, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For Promised Land Lake yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Promised Land Lake walleye, follow the old channel with a jig or pull a crankbait across the first sharp break.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Promised Land Lake channel cats, place cut bait or a nightcrawler along the creek channel and give the bait time to work. Common carp in Promised Land Lake can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

Seasonal Fishing at Promised Land Lake

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

A First-Trip Plan for Promised Land Lake

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

Promised Land Lake FAQs

How large is Promised Land Lake?

Promised Land Lake covers 422.12 acres.

Which fish should anglers target first at Promised Land Lake?

The best first target at Promised Land Lake depends on conditions, but walleye, smallmouth bass, and largemouth 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.

    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.

  • 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 2026 Warmwater/Coolwater 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.

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