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White Perch
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Chain Pickerel
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0 
Striped Bass
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American Shad
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FDR Park Lake Fishing
A 18-acre Pennsylvania lake in Philadelphia County.
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Philadelphia County
Getting to know FDR Park Lake
FDR Park Lake spans 18 acres according to PFBC, located in Philadelphia County. Colwyn lies roughly 4 miles from the PFBC point. PFBC region: Southeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and white perch. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
18acres
0ramp access areas
5species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Gamefish of FDR Park Lake
Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at FDR Park Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around FDR Park Lake
FDR Park Lake has no ramp on file with PFBC; nearby options follow.
Launch points around FDR Park Lake
- East Park Canoe House Ramp on Schuylkill RiverSchuylkill River, 6 miles north
- Ridley Township MarinaDarby Creek, 7 miles west
- East Falls River Landing on Schuylkill RiverSchuylkill River, 7 miles north
- Frankford Arsenal AccessDelaware River, 10 miles northeast
- Flat Rock ParkSchuylkill River, 11 miles north
- Tacony Boat LaunchDelaware River, 11 miles northeast
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Keeping fish from FDR Park 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern FDR Park Lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
PFBC biologist reports on FDR Park Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lakes near FDR Park Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDR Park Lake | 18 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Loch Alsh Reservoir | 18 miles north | 5 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Luxembourg | 25 miles northeast | 166 | 2 | 5 | yes |
| Levittown Lake | 26 miles northeast | 20 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Falls Township Park Lake | 27 miles northeast | 67 | 0 | 4 | |
| Lake Galena | 29 miles north | 365 | 3 | 5 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of FDR Park Lake
Still water worth the drive from FDR Park Lake
- Loch Alsh Reservoir18 miles north
- Lake Luxembourg25 miles northeast
- Levittown Lake26 miles northeast
- Falls Township Park Lake27 miles northeast
- Lake Galena29 miles north
Tackle counters within reach of FDR Park Lake
- Al's Rainbow Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 1 mile
- Marine Club Associatesmarina, Philadelphia, 2 miles
- Taylor's Bait & Tackle, 6633 Buist Avebait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 3 miles
- Serper Marinamarina, Philadelphia, 4 miles
- The Piers Marinamarina, Philadelphia, 4 miles
- Marine Center – Pier 24marina, Philadelphia, 4 miles
Lodging bases for FDR Park Lake
- Colwyn4 miles
- Yeadon4 miles
- Darby4 miles
County guides along FDR Park Lake
- Philadelphia Countyseat: Philadelphia
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Fish ID
Species of FDR Park Lake in photographs
Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Answers
Planning a FDR Park Lake trip: the questions
How do I find FDR Park Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Philadelphia County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 4 miles from Colwyn.
How much surface does FDR Park Lake cover on the PFBC list?
18 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at FDR Park Lake?
PFBC shows no ramp here; see the nearby list.
Which fish has PFBC listed at FDR Park Lake?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and white perch.
What may I keep from FDR Park Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at FDR Park 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.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to FDR Park Lake?
No planned stocking is on file for 2026.
Where do FDR Park Lake anglers buy worms?
Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods, about 1 mile away.
Mark FDR Park Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.