Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes
Route 115 North & Astolat Road
Effort, PA 18330
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Phone: 570-629-0427

Email:bigbrownfish@verizon.net




Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 8am-5:00pm


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Testimonials

"It’s the best place in the Poconos!  It's tons of fun for me & my kids." Dennis Curcio


"Great fish, great fun, clean family fun.  Well worth the trip from NJ.  Our third trip here and our best trip yet!!!" Martin Catalaro 10/24/10


"Nice Property and grounds." Jeff Deckery


"I love to fish and you can catch the big ones at Big Brown.  Staff is great and it's a nice place to bring family." Ray Jackson Jr. 10/2/10


"Excellent fishing-Beautiful scenic lakes.  Trout and hybrid striped bass are huge and rival that are caught in the wild.  Excellent hospitality and service" Carlo & Isabel Pacis 10/6/08


"We wanted to teach the boys how to fish and this was the best place to bring them to be able to do that. They were so excited and helped each other to catch fish.  It was a day they will remember forever.  We will definitely come again." Jennifer Dempsey 4/18/10


..."Just want to let you know, everyone there was so nice and helpful.  You have a great place!  Thanks for making our visit so enjoyable.  We will most definitely be back.: The Behans, Port Monmouth, NJ


"This was my five year old, Eddie's, first time, he caught 11 fish!  He caught the fishing bug.  Everyone was so nice and helpful.  A great day, we will be back." Laurie Wright 5/1/10


"Best Father's Day fishing ever!  Now I have a story to tell.  Thank you!!! I'll be back." Alexander Valdes 6/18/09


"Our first time here and we caught a large striper!  We will be back!" Sylwester Janeczko 4/18/10



Rainbow, Brook, Brown & Golden Trout, Large Mouth Bass, Blue Gill

View family pictures and their latest catch!

Delicious lemon-pepper trout, tasty crabmeat...

"We just love this place. Took some friends from work, and some friends that came from Germany. Had a super time!"

- J. Bullock