PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Briar Creek Lake
Columbia County · 50 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (June 2022)
- The survey captured 22 Largemouth Bass measuring 9 to 18 inches. (p. 2)
- Largemouth Bass were caught at 28.6/hour overall, with fish over 12 inches caught at 18.2/hour. (p. 2)
- Bass over 15 inches were caught at 16.9/hour. (p. 2)
PFBC Biologist Report: Briar Creek Lake 2022 Black Bass Survey
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
- Was scheduled for Mar 24, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Apr 21, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for May 5, 2026 · Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Oct 8, 2026 · Rainbow
PFBC: “All stocking events are subject to change without notice.”
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)
Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.