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Rainbow Trout
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Chain Pickerel
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Muddy Run Recreation lake Fishing
A 98-acre Pennsylvania lake in Lancaster County, year-round stocked trout water.
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Lancaster County
What to expect at Muddy Run Recreation lake
Muddy Run Recreation lake covers 98 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside Lancaster County. Delta is the nearest place on the Census list, some 7 miles away. It is a Southeast Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout here. Trout rules here follow its status as year-round stocked trout water.
98acres
0ramp access areas
5species listed
2scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Muddy Run Recreation lake
Fish below are tied to Muddy Run Recreation lake by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout
How trout fit into Muddy Run Recreation lake
yesstocked trout water
yesopen year-round
yesearly season
Southeasttrout region
PFBC lists Muddy Run Recreation lake among stocked trout waters, so the statewide trout creel of 5 (3 in the extended season) and the 7-inch minimum apply. Being year-round, it does not close to trout fishing ahead of the opener.
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Stocked Trout Waters layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), p. 10, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Muddy Run Recreation lake
PFBC lists no ramp access area on Muddy Run Recreation lake; the closest ramps are below.
Where else to launch near Muddy Run Recreation lake
- Muddy Creek Access on Susquehanna RiverSusquehanna River, 2 miles south
- Cold Cabin ParkSusquehanna River, 3 miles south
- Dorsey ParkSusquehanna River, 4 miles south
- York Furnace AccessSusquehanna River, 6 miles northwest
- Pequea AccessPequea Creek, 6 miles northwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Muddy Run Recreation lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| 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 |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Muddy Run Recreation lake.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery trucks at Muddy Run Recreation lake
Muddy Run Recreation lake gets 2 scheduled stockings in 2026 (rainbow most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Muddy Run Rec. Lake |
| October 2, 2026 | Rainbow trout | adult trout | . to | Muddy Creek Forks |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Compare
Muddy Run Recreation lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Run Recreation lake | 98 | 0 | 5 | yes | |
| Chester Octoraro Reservoir | 13 miles east | 669 | 0 | 4 | |
| Lake Redman | 22 miles west | 290 | 1 | 12 | |
| Lake Williams | 23 miles west | 220 | 1 | 8 | |
| Speedwell Forge Lake | 26 miles north | 106 | 3 | 4 | |
| Chambers Lake | 27 miles northeast | 89 | 1 | 8 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Muddy Run Recreation lake
Other lakes within a drive of Muddy Run Recreation lake
- Chester Octoraro Reservoir13 miles east
- Lake Redman22 miles west
- Lake Williams23 miles west
- Speedwell Forge Lake26 miles north
- Chambers Lake27 miles northeast
Shops supplying Muddy Run Recreation lake anglers
- Peach Bottom Marinamarina, Peach Bottom, 5 miles
- Thumper Bluewater Expeditionsmarina, Millersville, 11 miles
- Open Air Sportsbait and tackle shop, Strasburg, 12 miles
- Jim Neary’s Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Kirkwood, 13 miles
- Lake Clarke Marinamarina, Wrightsville, 15 miles
- Fish Tackle Susqbait and tackle shop, Lancaster, 16 miles
Booking a guided trip on Muddy Run Recreation lake
- Hooked On Catfishingcharter, Highspire, (717) 304-9843
- North Muddy Fish & Game Associatescharter, Felton, (717) 927-6324
Where to spend the night near Muddy Run Recreation lake
- Quarryville8 miles
- Willow Street11 miles
- Strasburg12 miles
County pages that cover Muddy Run Recreation lake
- Lancaster Countyseat: Lancaster
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Muddy Run Recreation lake
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Answers
Muddy Run Recreation lake fishing, question by question
How far is Muddy Run Recreation lake from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in Lancaster County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 7 miles from Delta.
How many acres does PFBC give Muddy Run Recreation lake?
PFBC lists 98 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Muddy Run Recreation lake?
No ramp exists in the access data; use a nearby one.
Which species does PFBC list for Muddy Run Recreation lake?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout.
Which minimum lengths apply on Muddy Run Recreation lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Do I need a trout permit at Muddy Run Recreation lake?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
What has PFBC planned to stock in Muddy Run Recreation lake?
Yes: 2 2026 entries, starting March 27.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Muddy Run Recreation lake?
Closest on our list: Peach Bottom Marina, 5 miles.
Add Muddy Run Recreation lake to the Pennsylvania trip list
Buy the license and any permit before you drive.