PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Pymatuning Reservoir
Crawford County · 13,920 acres · State park
Latest PFBC survey (April 2025)
- Biologists captured 2,248 Walleye averaging 17.8 inches long. (p. 1)
- The trap net catch rate for Walleye was 2.4 fish per net hour. (p. 1)
- Of the Muskellunge captured, 22% exceeded 40 inches. (p. 3)
- The catch included 469 Black Crappie averaging 10.2 inches long. (p. 4)
PFBC Biologist Report: Pymatuning 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)
- Miscellaneous Special Regulations: Pymatuning Reservoir is a boundary water with its own seasons, sizes and limits (2026 Summary, p. 12). (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 12)
- Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: Panfish Enhancement here covers Crappie (9-inch minimum), 20 a day. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.