The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is a state agency that is responsible for managing and protecting the fish and aquatic resources of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Commission works tirelessly to ensure that the citizens of Pennsylvania have access to clean waterways and healthy fish populations. They achieve this goal through a range… Read More »What is the PA Fish and Boat Commission?
Our 2023 striper tournament was a ton of fun and a huge success! We are proud to say it was another sell-out event with a great turnout and excited participants. We received a lot of positive feedback from participants and hope you all enjoyed the sweatshirt and 40″ aluminum ruler. We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm… Read More »RESULTS ARE IN: 2023 Striper Tournament
If you love your pet as much as we do, then you might find this article interesting. It’s not meant to be a scientific or research-based paper but more a generalist guide to navigating water ways in Pennsylvania. Our story begins like most families during COVID times. For a little background, I have had several… Read More »Is Lake Wallenpaupack Safe for My Dog?
I will begin this article by stating the obvious. For those of you that know me, we fish out of a 26ft pontoon boat with a 250hp motor. That’s right, no trolling motor and lots of anchoring when we find a spot we like. No fancy spot lock for us. We have found that fishing Lake… Read More »The Art of Trolling
Have you ever visited Lake Wallenpaupack and tried nearly everything on the list of things to do? How about we give you a brief rundown of some new things you might want to try during your next visit, the weekend getaway or just wanting to do something new. We’ve been watching a few new places pop… Read More »Exciting New Things to Try at Lake Wallenpaupack
Many anglers at Lake Wallenpaupack know that the lake can quickly humble even the best fisherman. Does this sound familiar… landing an absolutely monster one day, only to skunk the next day–even while throwing the same lure and presentation in the same areas. The truth is, barometric pressure impacts fish behavior significantly and can be… Read More »Barometric Pressure and Fishing Success
Results of a Gill Net Survey performed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Have you been wondering to lately how strong and healthy the game fish population is in Lake Wallenpaupack? On social media groups related to fishing the Pack, this seems to be a common topic that always spins up good (and sometimes… Read More »2021 Striped Bass, Walleye, and Brown Trout Population Evaluation
Our 2021 bass tournament was a ton of fun and a huge success! It might not have been a sell-out event, but had a great turnout and a lot of fish were caught. Results Place Prize Name Combined Length 1 $400 + trophy Matt Davis 55.25 in. 2 $200 + trophy Shawn Kucharski 54.50 in.… Read More »RESULTS ARE IN: 2021 Bass Tournament
A Fisherman’s Guide to Types of Bait Here is what I know — which might be viewed by some as not knowing very much or maybe sharing too much of the obvious — surrounding types of bait used on Lake Wallenpaupack. There is a deep hatred by some for those guys and gals that run… Read More »Bait Fishing on Lake Wallenpaupack
Our 2021 striper tournament was a ton of fun and a huge success! We are proud to say it was another sell-out event with a great turnout and excited participants. Results Place Prize Name Weight Picture 1 $500 + trophy Kyle Smith 19 lbs, 1 oz View Submission 2 $200+ trophy Corie Spencer 13 lbs,… Read More »RESULTS ARE IN: 2021 Striper Tournament