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White Oak Pond
Pennsylvania Lakes - click for indexLocated in Wayne County, White Oak Pond is a 175-acre lake owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating.

FISHING

White Oak Pond is an infertile water and home to largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, brown and yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. The mainstay of the fishery is comprised of bluegill, pumpkinseed, and brown and yellow bullhead. Golden shiner are the only forage species. The average and maximum depths of the pond are 6.7 and 11.5 feet, respectively. All species of fish are managed under statewide regulations for Commonwealth Inland Waters.

BOATING

Boating at White Oak is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats. There is a 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.
largemouth bass
bass, largemouth
bluegill
bluegill
brown bullhead
bullhead, brown
yellow bullhead
bullhead, yellow
black crappie
crappie, black
yellow perch
perch, yellow
chain pickerel
pickerel, chain
pumpkinseed
pumpkinseed
golden shiner
shiner, golden
     
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