Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania Fishing

Location and Fishing Information: Harveys Lake is located in Luzerne county, Pennsylvania and covers approximately 650 acres of surface area. This glacial lake is named after the man who had found it, Benjamin Henry in 1781. This body of water is home to many vacationers and boaters each year. Camping, boating and fishing are plentiful here each year.

There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Trout, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass on these waters.

Top Species and Creel Limits

  • Crappie: No Minimum- 50 combined species total
  • Yellow Perch: No Minimum- 50 combined species total
  • Sunfish: No Minimum- 50 combined species total
  • Channel Catfish: No Minimum- 50 combined species total
  • Muskie: Open year-round with a 40 inch minimum and can keep 1
  • Walleye: Jan 1- March 14 / May 2 – Dec 31 15 inch minimum – limit 6
  • White Bass: See PA Summary Book
  • Largemouth Bass: See PA Summary Book
  • Smallmouth Bass: See PA Summary Book

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