Lake trip · Pike County, Pennsylvania
Where to stay at Lower Lake
Lower Lake covers 132 acres in Pike County and is Not Rated for water quality: no water-quality sampling on record for this lake. NR is not an F. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Lower Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lower Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Lower Lake
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
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About the water
Lower Lake is Not Rated for water quality. Not Rated: no water-quality sampling on record for this lake. NR is not an F. A missing letter is not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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About Lower Lake
Fishing & license
Pennsylvania fishing license
Pennsylvania prices already include the $1.00 issuing-agent fee and the $0.97 transaction fee.
A valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required of all persons age 16 and over; children under 16 fish license-free (an optional $2.97 Voluntary Youth Fishing License and a free Mentored Youth Fishing Permit are available). Residents 65 and older qualify for a reduced Senior Resident annual license ($14.47) or a one-time Senior Resident Lifetime license ($86.97); disabled veterans and former POWs get free or $2.97 reduced licenses. · Fishing is open year-round for most species (muskellunge, pike, pickerel, panfish; bass are open year-round with a no-harvest window from the second Saturday in April to the second Saturday in June), but trout have a defined season: the regular statewide trout season opens at 8 a.m. on the first Saturday in April and runs through Labor Day, with an extended catch-and-release/harvest period Jan 1 - Feb 15 and the day after Labor Day through Dec 31. The 2026 license year runs Dec 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2026 (licenses valid up to 13 months).
Prices as published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 2026.
Camping & RV near Lower Lake
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Lower Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lower Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Lower Lake has no water-quality letter. Not Rated: no water-quality sampling on record for this lake. NR is not an F. That is a gap in the grading record, not a verdict on the water. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Lower Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.