PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Upper Deer Lake
Allegheny County · 3.7 acres · Other owner
Latest PFBC survey (April 2013)
- West Deer Lake yielded 84 largemouth bass measuring 3–15 inches. (p. 1)
- Bluegill was the most abundant panfish in both surveyed lakes. (p. 2)
PFBC Biologist Report: West (Upper) Deer Lake and Lower Deer Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
- Was scheduled for Mar 5, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Apr 17, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Apr 17, 2026 · Rainbow
- Was scheduled for Oct 20, 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)
- Big Bass Program: Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass: 15-inch minimum and 4 a day (combined) from Jan. 1 through April 10 and from June 13 through Dec. 31; catch and immediate release only from April 11 through June 12, with no tournaments. Other species follow inland rules. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.