PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Promised Land Lake (Upper Promised Land Lake)
Pike County · 422 acres · State park
Latest PFBC survey (April 2023)
- Trap nets captured 318 Bluegill, with 74% in the 8-inch and 9-inch length groups. (p. 1)
- Trap nets captured 42 Black Crappie ranging from 6 to 14 inches. (p. 1)
- Among captured Pumpkinseed, 89% measured at least 7 inches. (p. 1)
- Electrofishing captured 31 Largemouth Bass, with 61% between 8 and 12 inches long. (p. 1)
PFBC Biologist Report: Promised Land Lake 2023 Panfish and Largemouth Bass Population Evaluation
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)
- Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: Panfish Enhancement here covers Sunfish (7-inch minimum) and Yellow Perch (9-inch minimum): 20 a day of each, and no more than 50 panfish combined. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.