Long Pine Run Reservoir sits in the dead center of Michaux State Forest, just north of Caledonia State Park. This lake is one of the most picturesque lakes in the state. It provides excellent bass and panfish catching opportunities throughout the year. During the summer months, the lake is extremely crowded with people enjoying the stunning views. Anglers will do best here during the cooler months and in the mornings during the summer. Wild trout streams A perfect specimen of a Michaux State Forest wild Brook Trout. it winds its way through just over 3 miles of state forest lands. The stream receives several stockings each year through this stretch and can provide excellent year-round trout fishing opportunities because of its dense woods. Lakes Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, and Waynesboro Reservoir all receive trout stockings during the year. The cool temperatures at these three lakes allow anglers to catch trout at any time of the year. Each lake also provides various levels of warm water fishing opportunities. Carbaugh Reservoir has a Class A wild trout stream flowing into it. The stream is extremely difficult to fish with low hanging brush encasing it. Each Class A wild trout stream running through Michaux State Forest provides anglers with an excellent opportunity to pursue our state fish, the Brook Trout. In addition to these gems, I personally have caught at least one wild Brook Trout from every year-round flowing stream inside Michaux State Forest. My favorite part about this state forest is the endless ability to explore and find new places to catch fish. It is not difficult to plan a weekend around fishing five or six different streams each day. Despite my efforts to fish every stream inside the state forest, I have only scratched the surface on what each stream is truly capable of producing. That is what keeps me coming back here every year as I head to the next bend in the creek. This year, if you are looking to get lost in a wilderness trout stream or take in beautiful views, visit Michaux State Forest for your next fishing adventure. Long Pine Run Reservoir will take your breath away the first time you see it. www.fishandboat.com Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * March/April 2021 23http://www.fishandboat.com