The countryside that is now Promised Land State Park in Pike County looked anything like an Eden in 1902. More like a moonscape, maybe.
Once home to the Minsi Tribe of the Wolf Clan of the Lenni Lenape, it transferred hands many times in the 1800s, always going from one timber operator to another. All took their turns cutting and running, so to speak.
Home » Lake Profile » These Pike County lakes hold lots of promise in northeastern Pennsylvania
These Pike County lakes hold lots of promise in northeastern Pennsylvania
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT
Read this article now.
Create a free Outdoor News account.
Create a free account below to get instant access to this article, thousands of Outdoor News stories, and our digital editions. Your 1-month trial starts the moment you sign up.
No credit card required
No credit card required
Subscriber? Login Here.
Share on Social
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email
- Tags: Fishing, Pennsylvania
Hand-Picked For You
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: 13-year-old has memorable waterfowl weekend
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Don’t give up on your bear season
Holly Stilwell
September 16, 2026
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 16, 2026
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
Minnesota DNR proposes permanent lead ammo ban for Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
Tori McCormick
September 15, 2026
Winner of Minnesota’s 2027 state waterfowl stamp contest announced
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
Related Articles

Yeah, it has slabs and perch, but let’s talk Loon Lake’s walleyes in Minnesota’s Blue Earth County
Glen Schmitt
September 16, 2026
“Anglers definitely go there to find fish to eat and those walleyes certainly do well in this shallow, turbid system,”
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the Sept. 18, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: 13-year-old has memorable waterfowl weekend
Staff Report
September 16, 2026
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Sept. 18, 2026 edition