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Virgin Run Lake (Virgin Run Dam)

Fayette County · 33 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (May 2013)

  • Electrofishing captured 213 Largemouth Bass measuring 4 to 14 inches, with an average length of 9 inches. (p. 2)
  • Bass over 12 inches were captured at 14 fish/hr, and no fish over 15 inches were collected. (p. 2)
  • The 64 Black Crappie captured ranged from 3 to 11 inches and averaged 7 inches. (p. 3)
  • Trap nets captured 187 Bluegill measuring 2 to 8 inches and averaging 7 inches. (p. 4)

PFBC Biologist Report: Virgin Run Lake May 2013 Night Time Boat Electrofishing and Trap Net Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Feb 24, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 8, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 27, 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)

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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