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Woodcock Creek Lake Fishing
A 325-acre Pennsylvania reservoir in Crawford County.
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Crawford County
Getting to know Woodcock Creek Lake
Woodcock Creek Lake spans 325 acres according to PFBC, located in Crawford County. Its land and shoreline belong to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Saegertown lies roughly 2 miles from the PFBC point. Downstream, it drains into Woodcock Creek. PFBC region: Northwest.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and smallmouth bass. 1 access area with a ramp serve boats. PFBC program: Brood Stock Lake. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
325acres
1ramp access areas
10species listed
5scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Gamefish of Woodcock Creek Lake
Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Woodcock Creek Lake.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Channel catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Smallmouth bass Walleye Yellow perch Brown trout Rainbow trout
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Boat access around Woodcock Creek Lake
- Woodcock Lake ParKpaved ramp, 41 trailer spaces, dock, 10 hp; owner COE
Launch points around Woodcock Creek Lake
- Saegertown AccessFrench Creek, 3 miles west
- Bicentennial ParkFrench Creek, 6 miles southwest
- Cussewago AccessCussewago Creek, 6 miles southwest
- Springs Road AccessTamarack Lake, 6 miles south
- Access #1 on Tamarack LakeTamarack Lake, 6 miles south
- Access #2 on Tamarack LakeTamarack Lake, 6 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Water level
Reservoir level at Woodcock Creek Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Creek Lake Near Saegertown, Pa | 1,164.46 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
Keeping fish from Woodcock 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Woodcock Creek Lake.
Woodcock Creek Lake and PFBC programs
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Brood Stock Lake | April 1 through May 31: muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, northern pike and pickerel catch and release only; other species follow inland rules. | p. 15 |
Extra rules posted for Woodcock Creek Lake
- Brood Stock Lakes Program (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking schedule for Woodcock Creek Lake
PFBC schedules 5 stocking visits to Woodcock Creek Lake in 2026, most often brown; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater | ||
| March 21, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Bridge At Sr2036. to 300m Downstr From SR0198 Brdg | Saegertown on SR6 |
| March 21, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Golden rainbow trout | adult trout | Woodcock Dam. to Mouth | Saegertown on SR6 |
| April 8, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | Bridge At Sr2036. to 300m Downstr From SR0198 Brdg | Stainbrook Park 21762 German Rd. Meadville, PA 16335 |
| April 8, 2026 | Brown trout, Rainbow trout | adult trout | Woodcock Dam. to Mouth | Stainbrook Park 21762 German Rd. Meadville, PA 16335 |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Surveys
PFBC biologist reports on Woodcock Creek Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lakes near Woodcock Creek Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Creek Lake | 325 | 1 | 10 | ||
| Tamarack Lake, Crawford County | 7 miles south | 562 | 5 | 6 | |
| Erie Nwr Pool Number Nine | 9 miles southeast | 56 | 0 | 3 | |
| Erie Nwr Pool K | 10 miles southeast | 15 | 0 | 4 | |
| Sugar Lake | 12 miles southeast | 90 | 1 | 6 | |
| Conneaut Lake | 12 miles southwest | 929 | 2 | 10 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Within reach of Woodcock Creek Lake
Still water worth the drive from Woodcock Creek Lake
- Tamarack Lake, Crawford County7 miles south
- Erie Nwr Pool Number Nine9 miles southeast
- Erie Nwr Pool K10 miles southeast
- Sugar Lake12 miles southeast
- Conneaut Lake12 miles southwest
Tackle counters within reach of Woodcock Creek Lake
- Bills Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cambridge Springs, 8 miles
- Bill's Midway Marinamarina, Conneaut Lake, 12 miles
- Nye's Marinamarina, Conneaut Lake, 12 miles
- Taylor's Bait & Tackle, 36981 State Highway 408bait and tackle shop, Centerville, 14 miles
- Van Tassel's Timberland Baitbait and tackle shop, Union City, 15 miles
- Griffins Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Cooperstown, 17 miles
Charter and guide options at Woodcock Creek Lake
- Bayle Out Sportfishingcharter, Erie, (814) 840-1145
- Dutch Fork Fishing Charterscharter, Girard, (724) 230-6233
- Something Catchy Charterscharter, East Springfield, (814) 460-4600
- Tell No Tales Charters Llccharter, Erie, (814) 746-5809
Lodging bases for Woodcock Creek Lake
- Meadville5 miles
- Cambridge Springs7 miles
- Cochranton12 miles
County guides along Woodcock Creek Lake
- Crawford Countyseat: Meadville
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Fish ID
Species of Woodcock Creek Lake in photographs
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Answers
Planning a Woodcock Creek Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Woodcock Creek Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Crawford County, PFBC Northwest Region, about 2 miles from Saegertown.
How much surface does Woodcock Creek Lake cover on the PFBC list?
325 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Woodcock Creek Lake?
1 ramp access area, including Woodcock Lake ParK.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Woodcock Creek Lake?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, smallmouth bass and walleye.
What may I keep from Woodcock Creek Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. It doubles as a Brood Stock Lake.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Woodcock 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.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Woodcock Creek Lake?
Yes, 5 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Where do Woodcock Creek Lake anglers buy worms?
Bills Bait & Tackle, about 8 miles away.
What is the pool level at Woodcock Creek Lake?
See USGS in the level band.
Mark Woodcock Creek Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.