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North Park Lake

Allegheny County · 75 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (April 2022)

  • Trap nets captured 876 White Crappie measuring 3 to 14 inches. (p. 1)
  • Trap nets captured 166 Black Crappie measuring 3 to 15 inches. (p. 1)
  • The trap-net catch included 154 Bluegill measuring 2 to 6 inches. (p. 1)
  • The survey captured 17 Channel Catfish ranging from 3 to 26 inches. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: North Park Lake April 2022 Trap Net and Night Electrofishing Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 9, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 10, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 28, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Nov 13, 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)

  • 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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