PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Mauch Chunk Lake
Carbon County · 330 acres · PFBC-owned
Latest PFBC survey (April 2024)
- Trap nets captured 313 Bluegill, with lengths ranging from 2 to 10 inches. (p. 1)
- Trap nets captured 261 Black Crappie. (p. 1)
- Electrofishing captured 53 Largemouth Bass. (p. 1)
- Bass over 15 inches accounted for 5.6% of the electrofishing catch. (p. 1)
PFBC Biologist Report: Mauch Chunk Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
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)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.