Marsh Creek Lake
Marsh Creek Lake is a 535-acre lake in Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, managed as a Big Bass lake with a 15-inch minimum and 4-fish daily limit on black bass. A 2022 PFBC survey found largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch and an established northern snakehead population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Big Bass regulations: 15 in. minimum, 4 per day (bass combined)
Crappie
Black and white crappie in 2022 PFBC survey
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Listed as common by DCNR
Yellow Perch
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore boat rampPublic800 North Reeds Road, Downingtown; the only ramp where night launching is allowed; electric motors only on the lakeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Marsh Creek Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Marsh Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- Largemouth must be 15 inches to keep under the Big Bass regulations.
- Northern snakehead are established: they may not be transported alive, so kill them before leaving the lake.
- Only electric motors are allowed; launch at night only from the west shore ramp.
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