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Locust Lake

Schuylkill County · 52 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (September 2023)

  • The trap net survey collected 49 fish. (p. 2)
  • Biologists caught 21 Bluegill, including an individual over 10 inches long. (p. 2)
  • The catch included 16 Pumpkinseed. (p. 2)
  • Trap nets captured 3 Rainbow Trout. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Locust Lake

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 2, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 20, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for May 16, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Dec 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)

Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.

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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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