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We’re heading to a frozen Mauch Chunk lake with hosts of the youtube channel “Pocono Outdoors Guy” for a little bit of ice fishing.
Mauch Chunk Lake is a 330-acre impoundment within Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Carbon County. In addition to fishing and boating opportunities, the park has swimming, camping and picnic areas available.
Few people knew what to expect of Mauch Chunk Lake Park when it first opened 10 years ago. What had caught most everyone’s eye as picturesque but mostly uninhabited woodland stretching out al… ...
JIM THORPE – Overcrowding, lost revenue and swimmer safety are issues the Carbon County Commissioners hope to solve before Mauch Chunk Lake Park opens for swimming beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Managers at local parks are expecting a busy Fourth of July and holiday weekend. “We’re ready for the weekend,” said Dave ...
The Carbon County-owned park and lake is open for camping and recreation but for county residents ONLY.
A 12-year-old girl was rescued from Mauch Chunk Lake in Carbon County on Thursday. Police said she was unconscious and not breathing after reportedly being under water for a long period of time.
Mauch Chunk Lake Park’s beach and boat rental areas will be open May 28, the Carbon County Parks and Recreation Commission announced at its regular meeting yesterday.
LANSFORD — Put George “Smokey” Krajnak on Mauch Chunk Lake bass fishing and he’s sure to live up to his nickname and “smoke” a few dozen bronze backs.
Edward Sestakauskas, 88, was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest by helicopter following the incident at Mauch Chunk Lake. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
We’re continuing our ice fishing trip on Mauch Chunk lake with George Schauer and Josh Taylor of the youtube channel Pocono Outdoors Guy.