PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Lake Nessmuk
Tioga County · 60 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (October 2018)
- In 2018, 44 Black Crappie measured 2 to 10 inches. (p. 1)
- The 2018 catch included 262 Pumpkinseed ranging from 2 to 8 inches. (p. 1)
PFBC Biologist Report: Lake Nessmuk
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 Crappie (9-inch minimum), Sunfish (7-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)
- 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)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.