Must Fish Lakes for Your Spring Calendar

These six lakes offer opportunities for bass, trout, walleye, panfish and various other species. Fishing these lakes can be done from shore or by boat and most are kid and disabled friendly so they are great places for a day on the water with family.

Even though the cold is here and most are still working their favorite ice fishing hole, spring is not far off. Here are the 6 must fish lakes for spring thaw in Pennsylvania.

Long Pine Reservoir is a hidden gem located in the Michaux State Forest near Shippensburg, PA. What the lake lacks in numbers, it makes up in quality. Large bass and good numbers of panfish occupy the lake. Fish the shoreline and deep drop-offs.

Little Pine State Park offers the perfect opportunity for family fishing. There are plenty of areas to shore fish and a nice boat launch for putting in. The lake is stocked throughout the year with brook, brown and rainbow trout. Bass and panfish are also found in the lake.

Largemouth bass in Pinchot can be huge! Take your time and jig fish cover and underwater structures. The lake is within Gifford Pinchot State Park and offers plenty of activities for the family including swimming, boating, fishing and camping.

Walker Lake near Middleburg, PA offers great bass and walleye fishing. Panfish are also found in good numbers throughout the lake.

Rose Valley Lake sits north of Williamsport, PA. The lake offers another spot for the cooler filler. Panfish, including yellow perch, crappie and sunfish, are found all across the lake. Some bass can be taken if your willing to work for them. Kids will enjoy the constant action on this lake.

Crappies abound. The lake at Bald Eagle State Park is full of crappies and other panfish. Lake is unlimited horsepower boating so it's perfect for a family fishing day. Bass and other species can be fished for with good success. Plenty of access makes this the best weekend fishing trip.

- Don Manning (FISH THIS)