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Owl Creek Reservoir

Schuylkill County · 67 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (October 2024)

  • Bluegill at least 8 inches long accounted for 49% of those captured. (p. 2)
  • Trap nets captured 86 Bluegill. (p. 3)
  • The catch included 3 Black Crappie. (p. 3)
  • Yellow Perch up to 12 inches long were captured. (p. 2)

PFBC Biologist Report: Upper Owl Creek Reservoir

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)

  • Catch and Release Lakes: Catch and release for all fish species, all year: no fish may be kept, and every fish must be returned unharmed right away. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
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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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