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Big Boulder Lake

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Yellow perch

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Yellow perch

11 in · 1 lb

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Pumpkinseed

6 in · 4 oz

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Bluegill

8 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

12 in · 2 lb

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Spotted bass

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General info

Big Boulder Lake is a lake located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

41°02′52.7″N 75°35′25.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Boulder Lake, 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 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

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4

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.

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41°02′52.7″N 75°35′25.4″W
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FAQ about Big Boulder Lake fishing

Big Boulder Lake is a lake located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°02′52.7″N 75°35′25.4″W
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