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    The 949-acre Beltzville Lake is stocked with warmwater and coldwater game fish and panfish.

    Common species are:

    • Trout
    • Striped bass
    • Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    • Walleye
    • Muskellunge
    • Perch

    Below the dam, Pohopoco Creek is stocked with trout.

    Much of the lake’s northern shoreline can be reached from Pohopoco Drive.

    Ice Fishing

    The 949-acre Beltzville Lake is stocked with warmwater and coldwater game fish and panfish. 

    Common species are:

    • Trout
    • Striped bass
    • Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    • Walleye
    • Muskellunge
    • Perch

    Snow and Ice Conditions

    The Winter Report provides ice and snow depth information for state parks. Contact the park office to determine the ice and snow conditions in advance of any planned outing.

    Ice thickness is not monitored.

    Be Safe on the Ice

    • Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
    • Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
    • Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
    • Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
    • Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
    • Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
    • Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
    • Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), such as a life jacket.
    • Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.

    Fishing Resources

    Beltzville Lake Water Depth Black-and-White Map (PDF)

    Beltzville Lake Water Depth Color Map (PDF)

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.