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Sugar Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Sugar Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
Pennsylvania also has statewide guidance
Pennsylvania publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for Sugar Lake below.
Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — Limit to one meal per week.
What's safe to eat from Sugar Lake
Chain Pickerel
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Pennsylvania's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | 06-14 – 04-11 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | 06-14 – 04-11 |
| Walleye | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 40" min | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Inland Trout | 7" min | 5 | Year-round | 04-05 – 09-30 |
| Bluegill | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Fish & Boat