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Keystone Lake (State Park)

Westmoreland County · 78 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (April 2017)

  • Electrofishing captured 220 Largemouth Bass measuring 3 to 20 inches. (p. 4)
  • Trap nets captured 296 White Crappie, with 34% over 9 inches. (p. 1)
  • Trap nets captured 154 Black Crappie, with 38% over 9 inches. (p. 1)
  • The Bluegill catch totaled 521 fish, with 14% over 7 inches. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Keystone Lake April 2017 Trap Net and May 2017 Night Electrofishing Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Feb 23, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 16, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 27, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Oct 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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