Marsh Creek Lake (State Park)

Latest PFBC survey (April 2023)

• The survey captured 64 Muskellunge at a catch rate of 0.35 fish/hr. (p. 2)
• Muskellunge ranged from 28 to 43 inches, with 3% exceeding 40 inches. (p. 2)
• The mean relative weight of Muskellunge was 81. (p. 3)
• Bluegills measuring 5 to 6 inches comprised 81% of the catch, while 5% were at least 7 inches. (p. 4)

PFBC Biologist Report: Marsh Creek Lake 2023 Muskellunge Survey

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

Not on the 2026 schedule.

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)