PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Gouldsboro Lake
Monroe County · 250 acres · State park
Latest PFBC survey (April 2024)
- Electrofishing captured 108 Largemouth Bass. (p. 2)
- Bass at least 15 inches long made up 8% of the electrofishing catch. (p. 2)
- The trap net catch included 91 Black Crappie, with 92% longer than 8 inches. (p. 1)
- Trap nets captured 142 Yellow Perch, with 65% longer than 8 inches. (p. 1)
PFBC Biologist Report: Gouldsboro 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)
- 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), Crappie (9-inch minimum) and Yellow Perch (9-inch minimum): 20 a day of each, and no more than 50 panfish combined. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.