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Blue Marsh Reservoir

Berks County · 1,150 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (April 2021)

  • The survey captured 6 Tiger Muskellunge measuring 30 to 41 inches at a rate of 0.013 fish/hr. (p. 3)
  • The survey captured 354 Channel Catfish measuring 8 to 30 inches at a rate of 0.75 fish/hr. (p. 4)
  • The catch included 25 Walleye measuring 16 to 28 inches. (p. 6)
  • The survey captured 72 Black Crappie measuring 4 to 14 inches. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Blue Marsh Lake 2021 Spring Trap Net Evaluation

On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)

Not on the 2026 schedule.

Fish consumption advice (2026 list)

No lake-specific row.

Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”

Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)

  • Big Bass Program: Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass: 15-inch minimum and 4 a day (combined) from Jan. 1 through April 10 and from June 13 through Dec. 31; catch and immediate release only from April 11 through June 12, with no tournaments. Other species follow inland rules. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11)
  • Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: Panfish Enhancement here covers Crappie (9-inch minimum), 20 a day. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
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Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.

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