Yellow Creek Lake (State Park)

Latest PFBC survey (April 2022)

• Trap nets captured 156 Walleye measuring 13–27 inches. (p. 1)
• Night electrofishing captured 48 Walleye measuring 13–24 inches. (p. 1)
• The 2022 bass survey captured 112 Largemouth Bass measuring 5–21 inches. (p. 6)
• The 2022 bass survey captured 40 Smallmouth Bass measuring 5–19 inches. (p. 6)

PFBC Biologist Report: Yellow Creek Lake

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

Not on the 2026 schedule.

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)