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Conneaut Lake

Crawford County · 929 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (April 2025)

  • Trap nets captured 15 Muskellunge measuring 29 to 44 inches. (p. 4)
  • Of the Black Crappie collected, 95% measured at least 8 inches. (p. 3)
  • Electrofishing captured 105 Largemouth Bass measuring 5 to 21 inches at 70 fish/hour. (p. 4)
  • Electrofishing caught 39 Smallmouth Bass measuring 7 to 20 inches at 26 fish/hr. (p. 4)

PFBC Biologist Report: Conneaut Lake

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

Not on the 2026 schedule.

Fish consumption advice (2026 list)

  • Largemouth Bass: 2 meals/month (Mercury)
  • Northern Pike: 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)

  • Brood Stock Lakes Program: From April 1 through May 31, Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Northern Pike and pickerel are catch and release only; none may be kept. Other species follow Commonwealth inland waters rules. (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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