Lake Wallenpaupack Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass

Early spring striper fishing begins when water temperatures reach 40 to 45 degrees. Look for them in 25 to 40 feet of water off major points (especially Shuman, Simons and Ironwood) and near the dam/outflow. Vertical jig a spoon or bucktail jig for good results.

As waters warm through the 50’s in May and early June, alewife suspend off deep structure during daytime and move inshore at night to feed and spawn. Naturally, the stripers will follow. Top areas include Spinnler Point, Ironwood Point to Cairns Island, Martins Cove, and Walts Cove. Prime time is from dusk until midnight. Work the 5 to 15 foot depths with a stickbait for good results.

From mid-June through September, striped bass hang in the thermocline during daytime. Higher than normal boating traffic makes striper fishing nearly impossible. After dark, alewife and stripers move into the shallows. During this time, start at a major point like Simons, blind-cast stickbaits until you hear surface activity, then quietly move to it.

In October and November, cooling water brings stripers into 10 to 20 feet of water off points for most of the day. Cast stickbaits or troll crankbaits and hope for some luck!