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Sylvan Lake

Luzerne County · 82 acres · Other owner

Latest PFBC survey (June 2023)

  • Largemouth Bass were caught at 43.5/hour overall and 33.2/hour for fish over 12 inches. (p. 1)
  • Smallmouth Bass were caught at 22.7/hour overall and 14.5/hour for fish over 12 inches. (p. 1)
  • Largemouth Bass over 15 inches were caught at 13.4/hour. (p. 1)
  • Smallmouth Bass over 15 inches were caught at 3.5/hour. (p. 1)

PFBC Biologist Report: Sylvan Lake 2023 Black Bass Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Oct 7, 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

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

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