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Lake Pleasant

Erie County · 60 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (April 2017)

  • Biologists captured 1,131 Bluegill, with 96% at least 7 inches long. (p. 3)
  • Trap nets captured 261 Black Crappie measuring 3 to 11 inches. (p. 2)
  • Night electrofishing netted 128 Largemouth Bass measuring 6 to 21 inches. (p. 6)
  • The total Largemouth Bass catch rate was 91 fish/hr. (p. 6)

PFBC Biologist Report: Lake Pleasant

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

  • Was scheduled for Feb 20, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 23, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Dec 15, 2026 · Rainbow

PFBC: “All stocking events are subject to change without notice.”

Fish consumption advice (2026 list)

  • Largemouth Bass: 2 meals/month (Mercury)

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)

  • Miscellaneous Special Regulations: No fish, live or dead, may be used as bait except salted minnows, and no fish may be released into the lake except those caught there. (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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