Independent site — not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) or the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Official sources are linked on every page.

PA Lake Fishing Almanaclakepa.net

Lake by lake. Labelled by season.

Find a lake

PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net

Scotts Run Lake

Berks County · 22 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (April 2021)

  • Trap nets captured 113 Black Crappie measuring 4 to 14 inches. (p. 2)
  • Among captured Black Crappie, 32% exceeded 9 inches. (p. 2)
  • The trap-net catch included 11 Chain Pickerel measuring 14 to 25 inches. (p. 2)
  • Electrofishing captured 31 Largemouth Bass measuring 2 to 16 inches at a rate of 48.3 fish/h. (p. 3)

PFBC Biologist Report: Scotts Run Lake 2021 – Trap Net and Night Boat Electrofishing Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Mar 10, 2026 · Brown, Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 23, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Oct 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)

Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.

This lake on lakepa.net
Agency page

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

Back to the lake page