Big Bass Lake

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Big Bass Lake is an 89-acre lake located in a private community of the same name. The Big Bass Lake area has been a family-owned and oriented vacation community for over 50 years.

It can be found in Clifton Township, Pennsylvania, around 20 miles from Scranton. For a big-city trip, Philadelphia is under 135 miles away.

The Wilkes-Barre International Airport is only 20 miles north in Avoca, Pennsylvania. The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is about 30 miles west in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Fun On the Water

Fishing is a popular pastime here, as Big Bass Lake is home to several species of fish. The most popular types caught here are largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch.

In addition to fishing, you can also enjoy swimming or lounging at the beach, boating, kayaking, and canoeing.

There is a marina available on the lake's beach for those who want to keep their boats in the water.

Around the Area

Local bars and restaurants around Big Bass Lake will be waiting for you after a long day of lake fun! Try places like Happy Family, Hammerjax Bar & Grill, O’Donnel’s Food and Spirits, as well as Dutchman Tavern.

Gouldsboro State Park is a multipurpose outdoor paradise nestled on 2,800 acres of land. Visitors can kayak, fish, hike, mountain bike, watch wildlife, picnic, and more.

Visit Scranton

Scranton is a city situated in northeast Pennsylvania. This place makes for a great day trip, where you can learn more about the Industrial Revolution and enjoy some great food.

Scranton is nicknamed The Electric City. It received this name from the revolution of electric lights that began at the Dickson Manufacturing Company in 1880. The city then was the first place in the country to have electric-powered streetcars.

The Steamtown National Historic Site is a free-to-enter park that catalogs the role steam engines and the workers who maintained them played in the American Industrial Revolution. This family-friendly site has an activity everyone will enjoy.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is another excellent place to learn about the Industrial Revolution. Here, the focus is Pennsylvania's main export: coal. The museum narrates the ups and downs of workers and companies during this time.

After a long day of fun in Scranton, try one of its many highly-rated eateries. Cooper's Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Viewmont Diner, and Ipanema Grille are a selection of the diverse options available.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Big Bass Lake is an excellent choice.