Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Effort
Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes in Effort, Pennsylvania charges $7.95 to $14.95 a pound and stocks trout, bass, and bluegill. Its website says no fishing license is needed. Google Maps lists it as temporarily closed.
Independent listing, not the official site. For the lake's own information, visit bigbrownfish.com.
Day ticket: key facts
Day ticketChecked November 8, 2026
| Price |
|
|---|---|
| How you pay | By the pound, Catch and release |
| Fish |
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| Stocking | Stocked weekly |
| Fishing license | Not needed, says the lake Pennsylvania pay lake license rule |
| Season | Year round |
| Phone | (570) 629-0427 |
| Address | 2668 PA-115 Effort, PA 18330 |
| Type | Fee fishing pond |
Map
Hours and season at Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes
| Monday | 8 am to 4 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am to 6 pm |
Season: Year round.Stocked weekly.
Rules
| Keep your catch | Depends |
|---|---|
| Bait | Not listed |
| Gear | Not listed |
| Night fishing | Not listed |
| Kids | Children Under 12 – Free |
Amenities
- Pole or boat rentals
- Food and drinks
- Restrooms
- Fish cleaning
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Last checked
- Listing details
- November 8, 2026 (Google Maps)
- Open or closed status
- November 8, 2026
- Hours
- November 7, 2026
- Prices and fish
- November 8, 2026 (the lake's website)
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