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Leaser Lake

Lehigh County · 117 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (April 2024)

  • The survey captured 209 Bluegill, with 60% measuring at least 7 inches. (p. 3)
  • Trap nets captured 28 White Crappie measuring 9 to 14 inches. (p. 2)
  • Trap nets captured 67 Black Crappie measuring 3 to 11 inches. (p. 2)
  • The catch included 11 Chain Pickerel measuring 19 to 27 inches. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Leaser Lake 2024 Trap Net Evaluation

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 20, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden 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)
  • 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)
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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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