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Stephen Foster Lake

Bradford County · 78 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (May 2016)

  • Biologists captured 199 Largemouth Bass measuring 4.0 to 21.9 inches. (p. 1)
  • The catch rate for Largemouth Bass over 12 inches was 121.1 fish per hour. (p. 1)
  • The 40 Black Crappie measured 2.0 to 13.9 inches. (p. 1)
  • The survey captured 85 Brown Bullhead measuring 10.0 to 17.9 inches. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Stephen Foster Lake

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)

Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.

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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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