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Lily Lake

Luzerne County · 161 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (March 2025)

  • The survey captured 50 Northern Pike, with the largest measuring 40.2 inches and weighing 20.1 pounds. (p. 1)
  • The Black Crappie catch totaled 836 fish, and 23% measured at least 12 inches. (p. 1)
  • The Bluegill catch totaled 373 fish, and 14% measured at least 8 inches. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Lily Lake

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

  • Was scheduled for Feb 18, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 14, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Oct 6, 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)

  • 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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