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INTERMEDIATE
Ice Fishing
in the Northern Tier
Tioga County and Potter County, two counties in the
northern tier of Pennsylvania, are known for having ice on
their lakes before most locations during the winter months.
Ice fishing season usually starts in mid-December and lasts
into late February or early March.
Potter County's foremost ice fishing location is Lyman
by Linda Stager
photos by the author
I
t's winter, it's cold, and the lakes are iced over. But, you
can still go fishing. Tioga and Potter Counties host seven
lakes, within an hour of one another, that are all known
as premier ice fishing destinations. Whether an experienced
angler or a beginner, it may be time to check out this
fascinating outdoor recreation.
Run Lake at Lyman Run State Park, 11 miles southwest of
Galeton. It's known for the usual target fishing species, but
it's also a fantastic trout fishery. Fishing is one of its most
popular activities and it is regularly stocked with trout by
the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).
In the winter, ice fishing shines. The 45-acre lake is easily
accessed by anglers. Though the ice thickness isn't officially
monitored, anglers can ask about local conditions at area
tackle shops.
Favorite Tioga County destinations include the 125-acre
Hamilton Lake and 47-acre Lake Nessmuk, outside
Wellsboro, 137-acre Hills Creek Lake, between Wellsboro
and Mansfield, and 67-acre Beechwood Lake, in the
western part of the county. All four lakes can be fished for
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