PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Colyer Lake
Centre County · 77 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (October 2017)
- Electrofishing captured 65 Largemouth Bass measuring 2 to 14 inches. (p. 2)
- The catch included 54 Chain Pickerel measuring 7 to 19 inches. (p. 2)
- Biologists captured 145 Bluegill from 1 to 6 inches long. (p. 2)
PFBC Biologist Report: Colyer Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Fish consumption advice (2026 list)
- Largemouth Bass: 1 meal/month (Mercury)
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), Sunfish (7-inch minimum) and Yellow Perch (9-inch minimum): 20 a day of each, and no more than 50 panfish combined. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.