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Foster Joseph Sayers Lake

Centre County · 1,729 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (May 2018)

  • Trap nets captured 1,917 Black Crappie measuring 3 to 15 inches. (p. 1)
  • Biologists caught 18 White Crappie measuring 7 to 15 inches. (p. 1)
  • The catch included 295 Bluegill measuring 2 to 8 inches. (p. 1)
  • Biologists caught 20 Channel Catfish measuring 5 to 28 inches. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Foster Joseph Sayers Lake

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)

  • Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: Panfish Enhancement here covers Sunfish (7-inch minimum), 20 a day. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
  • Miscellaneous Special Regulations: Black and White Crappie: 10 a day (combined), and no more than 5 of them may be 9 inches or longer; total panfish no more than 50 a day. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 16)
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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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