Tamarack Lake
Tamarack Lake is a 562-acre Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lake about 3 miles southeast of Meadville in Crawford County, with a maximum depth of only about 13 feet. The Commission has historically stocked muskellunge and walleye fingerlings.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Historically stocked as fingerlings by PFBC
Walleye
Historically stocked as fingerlings by PFBC
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tamarack Lake launch rampsPublicSeven launch ramps with parking; unpowered boats and electric motors only (slow, no-wake)Directions ↗
- 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 Tamarack 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Tamarack Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow (about 13 feet max), so work weed edges and drop-offs rather than deep water.
- Only unpowered boats and electric motors are allowed; bring a trolling motor or paddle craft.
- Managed under Big Bass and Panfish Enhancement regulations; check size and creel limits before keeping fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.