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Cooks Pond

Bradford County · 32 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (May 2016)

  • Black Crappie were the most numerous panfish, with 340 captured. (p. 1)
  • The survey captured 72 Largemouth Bass ranging from 5.0 to 21.9 inches. (p. 1)
  • Largemouth Bass longer than 15 inches had a mean catch rate of 18.9/hour. (p. 1)
  • The catch included 277 Bluegill ranging from 5.0 to 8.9 inches. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Cooks Pond 2016 Warmwater Fish Population Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 10, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for the week of Apr 27, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden 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.

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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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