Luzerne County · reservoir · 160 acres
Frances Slocum Lake
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Frances Slocum Lake is a reservoir in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 25, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
76°
65°
12 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
11 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Burkett Pond1.3 mi
- Green Pond1.4 mi
- Huntsville Creek3.1 mi
- Abrahams Creek3.5 mi
- Lake Louise3.7 mi
- Lake Manjo4.5 mi
- Cummings Pond4.7 mi
- Mill Creek5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Frances Slocum Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Frances Slocum Lake?+
Frances Slocum Lake is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 25, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Frances Slocum Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Frances Slocum Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Frances Slocum Lake?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Frances Slocum Lake?+
Frances Slocum Lake is a reservoir in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.