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Chambers Lake Fishing
A 89-acre Pennsylvania lake in Chester County.
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Chester County
Chambers Lake at a glance
Expect about 89 acres of lake at Chambers Lake, a water of Chester County. The closest Census town is Coatesville, about 4 miles away. The Southeast Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 1 access area with a ramp. The Summary lists it under Big Bass Program and Panfish Enhancement Lake.
89acres
1ramp access areas
8species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The species roster at Chambers Lake
This roster for Chambers Lake comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Chain pickerel Channel catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Smallmouth bass Yellow perch
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Launching at Chambers Lake
- Chambers Lake Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, electric motors only; owner Checter County
More ramps close to Chambers Lake
- Struble Lake AccessStruble Lake, 6 miles north
- West Side-Lyndell Access on Marsh Creek LakeMarsh Creek Lake, 7 miles east
- Lot A. Main (East Side) AccessMarsh Creek Lake, 8 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Water level
Chambers Lake water elevation
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Lake Near Wagontown, Pa | 579.77 ft lake elevation | Oct 25 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Chambers Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Chambers Lake; program and special listings override them.
Program rules for Chambers Lake
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
| Panfish Enhancement Lake | Minimum lengths: sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish) 7 inches; crappies (black and white) 9 inches; yellow perch 9 inches. Daily limit 20 per species; where more than one species is regulated on the same water, 20 of each with no more than 50 panfish combined. Listed here: Sunfish 7 inches, Crappie 9 inches, Yellow Perch 9 inches. | p. 15 |
Where the Summary singles out Chambers Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
- Lake Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Field reports from Chambers Lake
- 2021 Largemouth Bass Survey / 2021 Trap Net Survey / 2024 Trap Net Survey2024
- 2016 Largemouth Bass Survey2017
- Chambers Lake 20022002
- Chambers Lake: A Hidden Gem2001
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Chambers Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Lake | 89 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Struble Lake | 6 miles north | 146 | 1 | 6 | |
| Marsh Creek Lake | 7 miles east | 535 | 2 | 7 | |
| Hopewell Lake | 12 miles north | 68 | 1 | 6 | |
| Scotts Run Lake | 13 miles north | 22 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Chester Octoraro Reservoir | 18 miles southwest | 669 | 0 | 4 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Chambers Lake
More still water around Chambers Lake
- Struble Lake6 miles north
- Marsh Creek Lake7 miles east
- Hopewell Lake12 miles north
- Scotts Run Lake13 miles north
- Chester Octoraro Reservoir18 miles southwest
Bait sellers a drive from Chambers Lake
- Kurtz Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Elverson, 6 miles
- Outboard & Engine Service & Repairmarina, New Holland, 11 miles
- The Sportsman's Shopbait and tackle shop, East Earl, 12 miles
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton, 12 miles
- Sportsmans Liquidation – Pottstownbait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 16 miles
- J A Moodymarina, Malvern, 17 miles
Guide services listing Chambers Lake
- North Muddy Fish & Game Associatescharter, Felton, (717) 927-6324
- Retiredfishing guide, Chester Springs, (484) 645-1764
- Nathan Sanetfishing guide, Coatesville, (610) 955-9969
- Wild East Outfittersfishing guide, Coatsville, (570) 460-2566
- Semper Fly Guide Servicefly fishing guide, Copatesville, (609) 618-1548
- Eyeflyfish Guide Sericefly fishing guide, Exton, (484) 883-3176
- Matt Carney Fishing Guidefishing guide, Kennett Square, (484) 467-6916
Boroughs offering beds near Chambers Lake
- Hayti3 miles
- Coatesville4 miles
- South Coatesville5 miles
Counties holding Chambers Lake
- Chester Countyseat: West Chester
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Chambers Lake, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Chambers Lake, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Chambers Lake sit?
Its shore lies in Chester County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 4 miles from Coatesville.
What surface area does PFBC give Chambers Lake?
The PFBC layer shows 89 acres.
How many ramps reach Chambers Lake?
1 ramp access area; Chambers Lake Access has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Chambers Lake?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and smallmouth bass, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Chambers Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Note the Big Bass Program and Panfish Enhancement Lake status.
What do license fees run for a trip to Chambers Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Will Chambers Lake see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Chambers Lake?
Kurtz Fish Farm is nearest, 6 miles away.
Does Chambers Lake have a level reading?
The water level band above shows USGS.
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