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Crappie
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania lakes and reservoirs
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Marsh Creek Lake Fishing
A 535-acre Pennsylvania lake in Chester County.
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Chester County
A short guide to Marsh Creek Lake
The Fish and Boat Commission lists Marsh Creek Lake at 535 acres; it sits in Chester County. PFBC records list the owner as Marsh Creek State Park. Eagle, about 2 miles out, makes the nearest town. It falls in the PFBC Southeast Region.
PFBC names bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and smallmouth bass for it. Trailers go in at 2 access areas with ramps. It is enrolled in Big Bass Program. The Commission lists it among its Best Fishing Waters.
535acres
2ramp access areas
7species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Marsh Creek Lake
Each chip marks a fish PFBC connects with Marsh Creek Lake.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed 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
Ramps that put boats on Marsh Creek Lake
- West Side-Lyndell Access on Marsh Creek Lakepaved ramp, 58 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Lot A. Main (East Side) Accesspaved ramp, 25 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
Other access areas near Marsh Creek Lake
- Chambers Lake AccessChambers Lake, 7 miles west
- Struble Lake AccessStruble Lake, 8 miles northwest
- Stroud Preserve Boat LaunchEast Branch Brandywine Creek, 9 miles southeast
- Hopewell Lake-French Creek State ParkHopewell Lake, 10 miles north
- Scott's Run Lake-French Creek State ParkScotts Run Lake, 11 miles north
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Creel counts and minimum sizes at Marsh Creek 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 |
Marsh Creek Lake follows the inland table of the Summary, plus any program rule listed here.
Special rules at Marsh Creek 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 |
Rules unique to Marsh Creek Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Management reports on Marsh Creek Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Nearby lakes and Marsh Creek Lake, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek Lake | 535 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Chambers Lake | 7 miles west | 89 | 1 | 8 | |
| Struble Lake | 8 miles west | 146 | 1 | 6 | |
| Hopewell Lake | 10 miles north | 68 | 1 | 6 | |
| Scotts Run Lake | 11 miles north | 22 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Trout Run Reservoir | 18 miles north | 42 | 0 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Around Marsh Creek Lake
Reservoirs and lakes close to Marsh Creek Lake
- Chambers Lake7 miles west
- Struble Lake8 miles west
- Hopewell Lake10 miles north
- Scotts Run Lake11 miles north
- Trout Run Reservoir18 miles north
Where Marsh Creek Lake anglers stock up
- Sierra, 107 E Swedesford Rdbait and tackle shop, Exton, 5 miles
- Kurtz Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Elverson, 7 miles
- J A Moodymarina, Malvern, 9 miles
- Sportsmans Liquidation – Pottstownbait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 10 miles
- The Sporting Gentlemanbait and tackle shop, Glen Mills, 16 miles
- Nu Wave Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 16 miles
Hire a guide for Marsh Creek Lake
- 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
Overnight bases around Marsh Creek Lake
- Lionville4 miles
- Downingtown4 miles
- Thorndale5 miles
Marsh Creek Lake by county
- Chester Countyseat: West Chester
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Fish ID
A photo guide to fish at Marsh Creek Lake
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Answers
Before you go to Marsh Creek Lake: common questions
Where in Pennsylvania is Marsh Creek Lake?
You will find it in Chester County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 2 miles from Eagle.
How large is Marsh Creek Lake by PFBC count?
Roughly 535 acres.
Which access area serves Marsh Creek Lake?
There are 2 ramp access areas; West Side-Lyndell Access on Marsh Creek Lake is the largest.
Does Marsh Creek Lake hold bass and panfish?
PFBC lists bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Does Marsh Creek Lake have special regulations?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. The Big Bass Program listing changes some limits.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit fit Marsh Creek 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.
When does PFBC stock Marsh Creek Lake?
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Who sells minnows on the way to Marsh Creek Lake?
Drive about 5 miles to Sierra.
Spend an evening casting Marsh Creek Lake
Check the Summary rows before a fish goes on the stringer.