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Faylor Lake Fishing
A 130-acre Pennsylvania lake in Snyder County.
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Snyder County
Faylor Lake at a glance
Expect about 130 acres of lake at Faylor Lake, a water of Snyder County. The closest Census town is Beavertown, about 2 miles away. Its outflow runs to Middle Creek. The Northcentral Region of PFBC covers it.
Anglers target bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, per PFBC listings. You can launch from 2 access areas with ramps.
130acres
2ramp access areas
6species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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The species roster at Faylor Lake
This roster for Faylor Lake comes from PFBC program listings, not a full survey.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Launching at Faylor Lake
- Faylor Lake Access near Beaver Springsboat ramp, parking gravel parking area, dock; owner Snyder County
- Faylor Lake Access near Beavertownboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, fishing pier, unpowered boats only; owner PGC
More ramps close to Faylor Lake
- Walker Lake AccessWalker Lake, 3 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Faylor 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 Faylor Lake; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Field reports from Faylor Lake
- April/May 2012 Trap Netting and Night Electrofishing Survey2012
- May 5-6, 2003 Sampling Gear: Trap net sets2003
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Faylor Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faylor Lake | 130 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Walker Lake | 3 miles northeast | 239 | 1 | 7 | |
| Poe Lake | 14 miles west | 24 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Halfway Lake | 16 miles north | 6 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Little Buffalo Lake | 21 miles south | 88 | 2 | 7 | yes |
| Colyer Lake | 25 miles west | 77 | 2 | 7 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Faylor Lake
More still water around Faylor Lake
- Walker Lake3 miles northeast
- Poe Lake14 miles west
- Halfway Lake16 miles north
- Little Buffalo Lake21 miles south
- Colyer Lake25 miles west
Bait sellers a drive from Faylor Lake
- Black's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Selinsgrove, 19 miles
- Valley Sports – N – Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Lewistown, 19 miles
- Scaff's Enterprisesbait and tackle shop, Loganton, 20 miles
- Lewistown Fishing & Huntingbait and tackle shop, Burnham, 21 miles
- Buckhorn Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Burnham, 21 miles
- Old Trail Tackle & Sportsbait and tackle shop, Shamokin Dam, 21 miles
Guide services listing Faylor Lake
- Fishin' Fools Guide Svccharter, Harrisburg, (717) 652-3033
- Flathead Fever Guide Servicefishing guide, Enola, (717) 422-0614
Boroughs offering beds near Faylor Lake
- Beavertown2 miles
- Middleburg9 miles
- Mifflinburg14 miles
Counties holding Faylor Lake
- Snyder Countyseat: Middleburg
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Faylor Lake, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Faylor Lake, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Faylor Lake sit?
Its shore lies in Snyder County, PFBC Northcentral Region, about 2 miles from Beavertown.
What surface area does PFBC give Faylor Lake?
The PFBC layer shows 130 acres.
How many ramps reach Faylor Lake?
2 ramp access areas; Faylor Lake Access near Beaver Springs has the most trailer room.
What is the fish list for Faylor Lake?
bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, per PFBC.
What are the bass limits at Faylor Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
What do license fees run for a trip to Faylor 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 Faylor Lake see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Faylor Lake?
Black's Bait & Tackle is nearest, 19 miles away.
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