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Beltzville Lake

Boat Ramps
2
Access Points
7
Species
25

Nestled in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Beltzville Lake offers anglers a diverse and productive fishing destination spanning 949 acres with nearly 20 miles of shoreline. This deep, clear reservoir within Beltzville State Park features a variety of fishing environments including coves, inlets, and structural elements that support numerous game fish species. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a flood control project on Pohopoco Creek, the lake is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for recreation purposes. With its picturesque Pocono Mountain setting and abundant fishing opportunities, Beltzville Lake has become a favored destination for both local and visiting anglers.


Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

  • Walleye23,500 fish · Fingerlings2026
  • Striped Bass25,600 fish · Fingerlings2026
  • Walleye23,500 fish · Fingerlings2025
  • Striped Bass38,442 fish · Fingerlings2024
  • Striped Bass1,900 fish · Adults2024

Source

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Beltzville Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Beltzville Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Pennsylvania licenses and regulations

Pennsylvania Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Pennsylvania Fishing License

A current license, signed in ink, is required of persons age 16 and over to fish or angle for any species of fish and to take fish bait, baitfish, and species of amphibians and reptiles from Commonwealth waters by those legal methods described in the Pennsylvania Summary of Fishing Regulations and Laws (Summary Book).

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Pennsylvania Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Pennsylvania Stream Access Laws

The public has the right to fish in any navigable waterway, which is determined by the practical uses of the water. If a stream is determined navigable, the streambed is considered state owned, thus allowing wading, portage, and fishing. If the stream bed is non-navigable, floating is permitted, but fishing is exclusive to the landowner.

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Take Beltzville Lake with you

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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