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Oxbow Lake

Wyoming County · 60 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (May 2014)

  • The survey captured 210 Largemouth Bass ranging from 3 to 21 inches. (p. 1)
  • The Largemouth Bass catch rate was 175.3 fish per hour. (p. 1)
  • The catch included 12 Yellow Perch measuring 3 to 14 inches. (p. 1)
  • Biologists captured 2 Chain Pickerel between 20 and 26 inches long. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Oxbow Lake

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 10, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 11, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden 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.

This lake on lakepa.net

Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.

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