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Duman Dam

Cambria County · 21 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (May 2022)

  • Night electrofishing captured 44 Largemouth Bass from 4 to 18 inches long. (p. 1)
  • The total Largemouth Bass catch rate was 64 fish per hour. (p. 1)
  • Trap nets captured 44 Black Crappie, with 50% at least 9 inches long. (p. 2)
  • Trap nets captured 31 Yellow Perch, with 90% at least 9 inches long. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Duman Lake

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 18, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 17, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for May 6, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Oct 6, 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)

  • 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)
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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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