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Upper Owl Creek Reservoir

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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General info

Upper Owl Creek Reservoir is a lake located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Black crappie.

Location

40°47′55.8″N 75°55′8.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Upper Owl Creek Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Upper Owl Creek Reservoir, PA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

It is unlawful to take, kill or possess any fish from this lake. This lake is regulated year-round as catch and release for all fish species. This means fishing is permitted on a catch and release basis (no harvest). Once caught, all fish shall be immediately returned to the lake unharmed.

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

It is unlawful to take, kill or possess any fish from Owl Creek Reservoirs. This lake is regulated year-round as catch and release for all fish species. This means fishing is permitted on a catch and release basis (no harvest). Once caught, all fish shall be immediately returned to the lake unharmed.

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40°47′55.8″N 75°55′8.2″W
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Upper Owl Creek Reservoir is a lake located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°47′55.8″N 75°55′8.2″W
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