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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners make fishing regulation changes to Tamarack Lake

The black bass and panfish populations were evaluated from 2021 through May 2024 to monitor progress towards the development of a high-quality, warm-water and cool-water fishery. (Stock photo)

From the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners at their recent quarterly meeting voted to approve changes in fishing regulations at Tamarack Lake.

Under these changes, the 562-acre impoundment in East Mead and West Mead townships, Crawford County, will be removed from the Catch and Release Lakes program and added to the Big Bass program and the Panfish Enhancement program for crappies and sunfish. 

Tamarack Lake was completely dewatered during August 2012 to complete dam and spillway repairs and modifications to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection dam safety standards. 

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Following completion of these repairs and modifications, the lake was refilled in 2019. The Fish & Boat Commission stocked the lake from 2019 through 2024 with select fish species to establish a high-quality, warm-water and cool-water fishery. 

The black bass and panfish populations were evaluated from 2021 through May 2024 to monitor progress towards the development of a high-quality, warm-water and cool-water fishery. 

Sportfish abundance and population size structure have improved to levels where populations can now sustain limited harvest. These changes will go into effect on Jan.1, 2025.

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