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Fords Lake
Pennsylvania Lakes - click for indexLocated in Lackawanna County, Fords Lake is a 73-acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating.

FISHING

Statewide regulations for Commonwealth Inland Waters apply for all species of fish.

A fishing pier is available for persons with disabilities.

BOATING

Boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats. There is a surfaced launch ramp and associated parking facilities.

Un-powered boats may be moored at the lake in accordance with Commission property regulations. To be used at the lake, boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit (permits are issued by the Commission or PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources).

 
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PRIMARY FISH -- Listed alphabetically. Click on illustration for larger, or text for species information.
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