PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Dutch Fork Lake
Washington County · 91 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (April 2025)
- Trap nets captured 543 White Crappie measuring 3 to 15 inches. (p. 3)
- Trap nets captured 79 Black Crappie measuring 4 to 8 inches. (p. 3)
- Hoop nets captured 24 Channel Catfish measuring 9 to 25 inches. (p. 5)
- Electrofishing captured 25 Largemouth Bass, with 16% exceeding 15 inches. (p. 5)
PFBC Biologist Report: Dutch Fork Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
- Was scheduled for Mar 4, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Apr 18, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for May 5, 2026 · Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Oct 23, 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)
Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.