Cross Creek Lake

Latest PFBC survey (April 2024)

• Electrofishing captured 645 Largemouth Bass measuring 3 to 21 inches at 216.31 fish/hr. (p. 5)
• Bass at least 15 inches long comprised 10% of the catch and were caught at 21.32 fish/hr. (p. 5)
• The catch included 664 Black Crappie, with 82% measuring at least 9 inches. (p. 3)
• The catch included 26 White Crappie, with 92% measuring at least 9 inches. (p. 3)

PFBC Biologist Report: Cross Creek Lake 2024 Night Boat Electrofishing and Trap Net Survey

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 Sunfish (7-inch minimum) and Crappie (9-inch minimum): 20 a day of each, and no more than 50 panfish combined. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)