Lackawanna River
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
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The Lackawanna River rivals the Delaware
River as a Pennsylvania trout fishery. If you are looking for big, wild trout, then
this river in the Scranton area is a worth a visit.
The area is not always the most scenic, and the
water may not look that inviting in some places. Area anglers, however,
say that wild brown trout flourish. Wild trout fishing
is best below Carbondale. Stocked trout are most plentiful
from Forest City down through Simpson.
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> Water
levels at Archbald
> Topographic Map
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A trophy trout
area begins near the Gilmartin bridge in Archibald to
the Lackawanna Avenue Bridge in Olyphont. According
to the Fish & Boat Commission, the sections before and
after the project are productive and hold plenty of
large trout. Stream width varies from some stretches reaching 25 feet to others measuring 60 feet in width. Overall, there are good pools and riffles throughout the fishery as well as easy access points and railroad grades running along the river.
FISHING CONDITIONS:
• Water Levels
• Lackawanna water levels near Archbald
• Lackawanna water levels near Forest City
• Stillwater Dam Release Flow
• Fishing Reports - Fishing Report (The Evening Hatch Fly Shop)
• Species - Trout and smallmouth bass
LOCAL INFORMATION:
Lodging
Heritage House on the Park · 5 Park Place · Carbondale, PA 18407 · 570-282-7477
Ponderosa Hotel · 719 Pine Street · Mayfield, PA 18433 · 570-876-0375
Stone Bridge Inn and Restaurant · Rural Route 2, Box 3112 · Uniondale, PA 18470 · 570-679-9200
Restaurants
The Banshee · 320 Penn Avenue · Scranton, PA 18503 · 570-969-4248
Alexander Restaurant · Route 6 Mayfield, PA 18433 · 570-876-3176
Stone Bridge Inn and Restaurant · Rural Route 2, Box 3112 · Uniondale, PA 18470 · 570-679-9200
Tackle Shops
A.A. Outfitters · HC 1 Box 1030 · Blakeslee, PA 18610 · 570-643-8000
The Evening Hatch · 5 Rt. 940 East · Lake Harmony, PA 18624 · 570-443-0772
Guide Services
A.A. Outfitters · HC 1 Box 1030 · Blakeslee, PA 18610 · 570-643-8000
Clubs & Associations
Lackawanna River Corridor Association (LRCA) · http://www.lrca.org/
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