Marsh Creek Lake (State Park)

Reservoir, Chester County. Pennsylvania, United States.
40.0556, -75.7172 — View on the map

Area
216 ha
Managed by
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Permit required
Pennsylvania fishing license (PFBC)
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

  • T-shaped digital hanging scale with LCD screen and strapResponsible gear
    Digital Hanging Scale 50 kg

    To check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 38.1 cm here.

    €30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Open box of 132 fishing lures sorted into compartments
    132-Piece Lure and Tackle Box

    For: northern pike, zander, walleye · spoon and spinner fishing

    €51.90£29.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Slim two-tone 12 cm soft lures with an elongated profile
    Finesse Soft Lures 12 cm, Pack of 15

    For: zander, walleye, european perch · soft plastic lure fishing

    €30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

PFBC « Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters » (species for which this water is rated among the best; not a full species list)

Local rules

PFBC special regulations: Big Bass Special Regulation.

Area rules (Pennsylvania) for these species

Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted)38.1 cm
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge101.6 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

Primary access: East Launch.

Official sources

  1. Best Fishing Waters Lakes 202411 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  2. Fishing Special Regulation Lakes 202603 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  3. PFBC fishing regulations summary (special regulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  4. PFBC lake habitat plan — Marsh Creek Lake (State Park) (accessed on 23 September 2026)