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Kaercher Creek Dam

Berks County · 32 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (June 2014)

  • The survey captured 223 Largemouth Bass ranging from 5 to 18 inches. (p. 2)
  • Largemouth Bass at least 12 inches had a catch rate of 20.2 fish/hr. (p. 2)
  • Largemouth Bass at least 15 inches had a catch rate of 6.1 fish/hr. (p. 2)
  • Captured tiger muskellunge measured 39 and 42 inches. (p. 4)

PFBC Biologist Report: Kaercher Creek Dam 2014 Largemouth Bass Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 11, 2026 · Brown, Rainbow
  • Dec 16, 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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