It's about an equal drive time to meet some buddies there and we miss it. It is the furthest point upstream these fish can go. $105,400. Copyright 2022 Leaser Lake Boats - All Rights Reserved. Total Budget. Their catch rate exceeded statewide guidelines for total bass and bass longer than 12 and 15 inches. The Delayed Harvest Artificial Lure area(s) [DHALO] are closed to harvest until June 15th. Pretty sage stuff there, I know. Is the lake at full pool, and how late into the summer can you fish due to the temperature? PFBC Historical WW/CW Stocking. Want to keep up to date with all our latest news and information? I'd really appreciate some support on my new YT. I'd put my yak in there and get me a sled dog. I used to go there all the time when I was a kid. Its producing some good fishing now, though. Tionesta Lake. It requires time to build a fishery. But the number of fish shorter than 12 inches is well below statewide objectives. Send us a message with any comments, questions, or scheduling concerns. Good technique and local knowledge may be your ticket to catching trout. Start by casting your line where the fish are. Five tiger muskellunge captured during the survey ranged from 27-41 inches, suggesting survival from more than one stocking, said commission biologist Mike Kauffmann. It was drawn down, though not completely, in 2007 but refilled the very next year. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Each week or so over the next few months, well provide the lowdown on the latest fisheries surveys from across Pennsylvania. Favorite Lake or River Kansas:Largemouth-La Cygne, Smallmouth-Milford, Spots-Wilson State Lake. stocked the lake with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye and White Crappie fingerling. Alright!! This . When that lake gets filled back up that lake is deep and the stocked trout they put in there will survive over the summer. Can't wait to get back here myself. LEASER LAKE Located in Lehigh County, Leaser Lake is a 117-acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating. He attributed that to low reproductive success too many are getting eaten by bluegills and so he requested an additional bass stocking this year. Since natural as well as C&R mortality are expected to reduce the population over time and with a desire to maintain a quality fishery, Esoscid stockings started again in 2015, with 100 pure Muskellunge fingerlings having been stocked. Tiger muskellunge are abundant and angler catches are common, with lengths of fish reported having already reached 51 inches since 2013. Winds started to kick up a bit. SEE MORE. 2012. Catch rates are very high and I know of one or two first-time muskie anglers who have caught muskies on their first attempt. All other uses, such as tubing to or from these properties, are prohibited. Fifty-two percent of the bass handled exceeded 12 inches, and 33 percent exceeded 15. Waxing Gibbous. Quick trip to Leaser Lake with my son Jeremy today to get into some Leaser Lake Musky. Miscellaneous Waters with Special Regulations. Only a 2 star day. by Pocono Outdoors Guy | Oct 11, 2020 | Fishing Blog. As long as they continue stocking its going to be a good muskie fishing lake., Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), DeSales womens basketball wins first-round NCAA Tournament game, Allentown Central Catholic boys basketball gets a spark from a slam dunk and soars past Becahi for 4A gold, District 11 girls basketball: Easton (6A), Pen Argyl (3A) win gold, District 11 4A boys Basketball Championship | PHOTOS, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Leaser Lake is a man-made lake located near the village of Jacksonville in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Author Topic: Leaser Lake (Read 1541 times) crappie120. And Leaser Lakes bluegills are almost universally small but very abundant, something that might be hindering the largemouth bass. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 7826-7836 Ontelaunee Rd Kempton, PA 19529. SEE MORE. Fish habitat structures have been placed in the lake (view PDF map) over the years as part of the Commission's Today, there is no sign of ice, an oddity which will likely make 2012's outdoor highlight list. Fifty-two percent of the white crappies and 19 percent of the blacks exceeded 9 inches. Im so excited to see this lake filled up again! Fish Habitat Improvement Plans The lake is at full pool117 acres. Their average size should increase as natural factors trim their numbers a bit, he said. That puts an end to existing fisheries, of course. Kauffmann said they appear to be spawning successfully. This is the perfect spot to use live baits. It used to have a cool, partially oxygenated thermocline, but that may not exist later this summer with all of the decomposing terrestrial vegetation in the lake. Posted December 4, 2014. Over the past dozen years Muskies Inc., with the support of the PFBC, has stocked pure muskies in several area waters starting with Chester Countys Marsh Creek Lake in 2006. Tiger muskies are doing well in Leaser Lake. Since temperatures are dropping, thought it might be a good time to try for some Muskies. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter please visit Tackle, Guides, Charters. Lehigh County maintains park facilities and is responsible for maintenance of the areas used by lake visitors. Once they reach 40 inches they may only grow 1 inch per year. Then it is back into the net or tailed for recovery until it gets active and the fish is on it's way. 8502 Pleasure Court. Large terrestrial imitations are like hoppers are also currently proving to be a Smallmouth favorite. Location. Next week: The Allegheny Rivers smallmouth bass. Re: Leaser Lake to be fixed? Right off the ramp on the right is a shallow weeded cove, just perfect for those trophies. For years has been one of my favorite places to fish. The creek is currently flowing slightly above average due to recent rainfall and the water temperature is in the low 60s. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Display as a link instead, That puts an end to existing fisheries, of course. But theyve got a ways to go yet. later! Streames are also a great option given the current conditions. Lee Cryer of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission . It is the only lake in Lehigh County. Strong survival is expected from 10" and longer fingerlings. Chain pickerel was the funfish to catch when I was a kid. Bass too. The Leaser Lake Heritage Foundation has created a fishing map of Leaser Lake which includes lake depth and habitat structure information. Gouldsboro Lake is a 250-acre state park lake in Monroe County. Warmwater Coolwater Stockings. There is a fishing pier at the midpoint of the lake in the Day Use Area and an ADA accessible fishing platform near the Haycock Boat Launch. Made the trek up to check out the "new+improved" lake. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. I started fishing Leaser in the mid 70s until the first draw down. And weve got them. The total number of bass caught decreased from the first sample to the second, but the average size of the fish increased. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Well, heres a tip. Huge muskies too are being caught and they must also be released. Biologists didnt catch any shad in a survey of the creek upstream of the lake in 2016. In the late evening hours, anglers report they are having success catching Muskies from the North Launch using top water lures and large spinner baits. 2017. Those fisheries are improving. I have taken notice to that the lakes with muskies in them have better size pan fish,fish a lake that has nothing but pan fish and your most likely to catch more dinks than keepers,Iv caught pickerel with fish half the size of them in there mouths and gut before,so I think that's the reason lakes with predatory fish in them have larger pan fish,big fish eat big fish thus letting all the small ones grow sure they may snack on a few 6 inchers but when they get old and big they rather eat one big meal a day and just lay around,I could be all wrong on this its just my opinion but I know the lakes I hit for muskies allways have decent sized pan fish in them, i think if they just put some bass and pickeral maybe some walleyes the lake would be just the way it was but really hope they dont put in any muskie a lake around the corner from my house has everything in it and the walleye and panfish population takes a beating from the muskies. Its large size ca. Biologists didnt find any walleyes in their survey work and only one channel catfish. But theyre back now. On days like these ice fishing lures the hearty to Leaser Lake in Lynn Township,. Will be back in a week or so to hit em again! Access for shore fishing is good. Get your fishing license ONLINE! Others the club has released fish into include Tuscarora Lake in Schuylkill County, Kaercher Creek Lake in Berks County and Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, as well as the Lehigh, Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Theres hope channel cats will take off, Depew said. 1 stars. Their average size should increase as natural factors trim their numbers a bit, he added. The catch caps off what has already been a great morning on the water. Thats better than the lake performed previously, Depew said. stocks the lake with trout a number of times throughout the year. There was a successful tripa fellow caught his first muskellunge (a tiger). Kauffmann said they appear to be spawning successfully. In a peaceful, rural region of southeastern Pennsylvania, adventurers will find the scenic 117-acre Leaser Lake. Start by casting your line where the fish are. Here's what's under consideration and why in Pennsylvania. Eighty-two percent of white crappies, 71 percent of black crappies and 63 percent of bluegills are shorter than minimum quality sizes, a commission report said. Your email address will not be published. But they have a ways to go. Leaser Lake is a 117-acre impoundment on Jacksonville Branch of the Ontelaunee Creek, a tributary of Maiden Creek located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. "Creeps and idiots cannot conceal themselves for long on a fishing trip." They call it the fish of 10,000 cast, well not here. On this May morning, two muskies pursue his retrieves and one hits his crankbait, not bad for four hours of fishing. Address: Route 143, Jackson Village | Kempton, PA 19529 Get Directions. went up last year and took pics from the ground. Streamers and poppers are currently working well to target these hard fighting fish. The total number of bass caught decreased from the first sample to the second, but the average size of the fish increased. Please enable scripts and reload this page. The town opens out to the Atlantic and behind are two national parks, the Natural Park of the Bay of Cdiz and the Doana. Logged catches. Biologists found some muskies survived stocking, too and believe they will add a trophy-angling component to the lake in time. Muskie stockings started at Leaser in 2013, the first year fish were released into the water as it was being refilled following the completion of a $3.5-million construction project to rebuild. Missouri:Largemouth-Hazel Creek Lake, Smallmouth-Elk River, Spots-Table Rock. The good news is, theres a way to pin that down. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! To be used at the lake, boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit (permits are issued by the Commission or PA Dept. Map Directions Satellite Photo Map Wikipedia $6M wetlands initiative will improve habitats on 61 state game land sites, Game Commission to host waterfowl briefing, Section of GAP hiking and cycling trail closed for 2 months, Meet Philip Ferry, Westmoreland County's new game warden, Pa. Game Commission says 2022 bear harvest included 14 tremendous bears over 600 pounds, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. For Sabia, the chance to pursue muskellunge on Leaser is a new challenge, one that he readily embraces. Amphibians & Reptiles But they likewise have some growing to do. Biologists with state fish and wildlife agencies each year survey lakes, streams and rivers to get a handle on fish populations. Had a response. You cannot paste images directly. Jeremy Smith's Favorite Musky Reels Feb 10, 2022 The panfish bite has dies off with the warmer water temperatures. The shop is a short drive from the lake and is stocked with bait and tackle for your next fishing outing. Required fields are marked *. 11 reviews. Anglers have limited success for musky as the population is developing and is currently maintained through stockings. The Fish and Boat Commission refilled it in 2015 and stocked it with a host of species, including tiger and purebred muskies, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleyes, white crappies, yellow perch, brown bullsheads and bluegills. The county owns the land around the lake and the state Fish and Boat Commission owns land around that. Last fall he finally achieved what many consider the holy grail of muskie fishing landing a 50-inch specimen while angling on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky. Leaser Lake (Lehigh County) Muskies up to 30-plus inches were hitting through the ice on big shiners on tipups as conditions allowed through late February. Anglers are catching Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and the occasional Northern Pike. In fact, biologist Mike Depew said, there are plenty of fish longer than 15 inches and some as long as 20. Now this is how good things can get with time. I rather catch one musky then a day of catching panfish. Print this out if'n yer going! Reply #1 on: Nov 10, 2006, 12:04 PM Yep, there was a nice article in the morning call a couple of weeks ago, they said theres even extra money built in in case of cost over-runs. We will get back to you soon! After several dozen casts, I moved on to try the different shoreline. Paste as plain text instead, If you are a member, and you cannot see the reports after logging in, please use the contact form by selecting the floating envelope icon . You will need to really dig deep and work hard to catch some fish. We no longer have a physical location. Leaser in the revolutionary war was making a . Kauffmann said there are good numbers of bass longer than 15 inches. Think Jeremy hit every inch of shoreline twice, still no luck. Once your reservation is confirmed, link will be sent for payment. It had a good population of muskie, walleye, bass and panfish including crappie. Hit the water about 7am, first light. Kauffmann said there are good numbers of bass longer than 15 inches. Anglers are catching Smallmouth Bass in good numbers both shallow and deep. The PFBC leases the public use areas around the lake to Lehigh County [ Lehigh County Leaser Lake page] and has done so since June 23, 1970. It's named after Frederick Leaser whose farm is now under the 55yr old man dammed lake. Only credit cards accepted. In the late evening hours, anglers report they are having success catching Muskies from the North Launch using top water lures and large spinner baits. Biologists with state fish and wildlife agencies each year survey lakes, streams and rivers to get a handle on fish populations. A watercraft of some type would be beneficial as there is a lot of near-shore timber emerging from the water. With no piscatorial predators in a reclaimed lake situation, the growth and survival were excellent, creating a better-than-expected population. Home United States Pennsylvania Berks County Park Leaser Lake Park. Perhaps abundant black crappie and bluegill populations can coexist and continue to provide anglers with a high-quality and diverse fishing experience, Arnold said. While the PFBC stocked both golden and spotfin shiners early on, nature also lent a helping hand. Updated: Aug. 03, 2021, 8:20 a.m. | Published: Aug. 03, 2021, 6:30 a.m. Anglers may be able to take home a few bass and panfish from Leaser Lake starting in 2022. For Sabia, hearing about the success of Leasers muskie fishery is good news. 2023 EverybodyAdventures | All Rights Reserved. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY Locust and Tuscarora lakes, located west of Barnesville near Route 52, offer 52 acres of fishing at Locust Lake and 100 at Tuscarora. Anglers are reporting consistent success fishing around the habitat structures for Largemouth Bass. If he's tired of eating trout which taste like crap he might take a perch that is curising around on an open flat. In addition, the PFBC started planting bass, muskellunge, chain pickerel, crappie, perch and . Looks very nice and very fishy. Popular with trout anglers during the spring, Leaser is also home to species like largemouth bass, perch, crappie, chain pickerel, bluegills and channel and bullhead catfish. Now its at the pool level that it was for the last couple of years. At Leaser Lake, anglers are catching Muskies in the early morning from the West Launch using deep diving crank baits and shiners. According to Kaufmann, going forward muskies will be stocked every other year at a ratio of 0.75 muskies/tiger muskies per acre, which equates to about 88 to 90 fish per stocking. During the period of June 15th through Labor Day, the daily creel limit is three (3) combined species of trout AND minimum size limit is nine (9) inches. Ive thrown lures and had a muskie take the lure almost as soon as it hit the water, says the Perkiomenville resident, whos been fishing for the hard-fighting fish for nearly 30 years. Nymphing is proving to be the most productive technique, especially in pocketwater. All other fishing is on a catch and release basis, so that the populations of warmwater and coolwater fish like largemouth bass, bluegills, crappies and muskies can re-establish themselves. Yea it's crazy they said it was fixed but I guess had problems with pressure because of an underground spring. Leaser Lake is in the northwest corner of Lehigh County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission released its 2019-20 deer harvest estimates. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tigers are abundant and CP are fairly abundant. Leaser Lake March 19 2022. It's been drained for almost 15 years. $10,000. All rentals include paddles and life jackets. 5 stars. If your concern is stress on the fish, use heavier tackle, land the fish quickly, unhook them in the water, and forego the out of the water pics and maybe the in-water pics if the surface temp is hot. Come to thnk about it maybe thats why the population of perch was down in the hey day. Jordan Creek Parkway - A permit issued by the Bureau of Parks and Recreation is required to hunt in posted areas of Jordan Creek Parkway south of Lehnert Road. Tossed plugs for about two hours, both of us with no luck. Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 12 PM and 5-7 PM. It is also a town of two extreme contrasts. And Leaser Lakes bluegills almost universally are small but very abundant, something that might be hindering the largemouth bass. Analyses of several lakes in that category over the past year show that, while all are progressing to various degrees, it will take years for them to totally recover. The news is not all bad. As a newbie to Leaser, Sabia says he is already impressed by what hes seen. Leaser Lake, northern Lehigh Co.: Tiger Muskies and Chain Pickerel. Fish and Boat Commission biologists sampled the lake in 2015 and again in 2018. 12 spots This 947-acre lake is located in Beltzville State Park, Carbon County, and has plenty of elbowroom to fish for walleye. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. As an aside, most of the bass are running 14-17 inches. The lake is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). Analyses of several lakes in that category over the past year show that, while all are progressing to various degrees, it will take years for them to totally recover. Yellow perch are scarce. I have typically fished 76* and below to be extra safe and keep the fish in the water to remove my fly and then out of the water long enough for a length measurement and quick pic. Lehigh County, Aquatic Critters & Habitat sunrise tomorrow. Built by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for water-oriented recreation, Leaser Lake is part of a 540 . The stocked trout are cruising around aimlessly with out a fear. Leaser Lake. Drawn down in 2008, 47-acre Opossum Lake in Cumberland County offers potential if not peak angling just yet. It released walleyes five times between 2008 and 14. Decided to grab the kayaks and head out early. An unusually large bass from Opossum Lake.Photo: PA FIsh and Boat Commission. All other fishing is on a catch-and-release basis, so populations of warmwater and coolwater fish like largemouth bass, bluegills, crappies and muskies can re-establish themselves. Lastly, the Sandts Eddy access on the Delaware River and the Rte. But the number of fish shorter than 12 inches is well below statewide objectives. Musky Plan Target CPUE "High Quality" CPUE "Last Chance 2014 Water" 2016. Last time was 4-5 years a ago in Canada. Page created in 0.038 seconds with 25 queries. 2015. We talk everything fishing with special guests, weekly Trivia Giveaway prizes, and we also share your best catches for the week. Normally a 117 acre impoundment, dam safety concerns required that the lake be drawn down to 40 acres in 1999. On the majority of his five visits, hes either had fish follow or swipe at his lure. I thought I read this would be done but can't find them - just want to be prepared. The bass just swam away with the trout sticking out of its mouth. Progress: The minimum trap net catch rate of 0.01 per hour was established as the . Upload or insert images from URL. The lake is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.The lake was built for recreational use and opened to the public in 1971. The lake is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission [11] (PFBC). Their catch rate exceeded statewide guidelines for total bass and bass longer than 12 and 15 inches. With the parking lot in sight, he continues to cast toward shore, hoping for one final strike. At least for largemouth bass. In the past decade-plus, dozens of lakes around Pennsylvania were drained dewatered, they call it to allow for repairs to their dams. Tagged: Fish, Keep, Lake, Leaser. None of those stockings took root, however, and that effort is discontinued. I just hope that the PFBC doesn't short change us like they did when they opened it last time. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The news isnt as good with some other species. The bullheads average less than 8 inches, but are super abundant, Frederick said. Leaser Lake is a man-made lake located near the village of Jacksonville in Lynn . Muskies Inc Chapter 50 Home; Our Portfolio; MI50 Events; Forum; Login; Forum. I once saw a 16 inch bass try to swallow a 9 inch trout. Thats better than the lake performed previously, Depew noted. A reminder that Shenango Reservoir is now designated as a Panfish Enhancement Lake. Anglers are catching Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike throughout the Reservoir. Bass are like toddlers, they stick anything in their mouth that fits. Biologists found some muskies survived stocking, too, and believe they will add a trophy angling component to the lake in time. The president of the Penn Jersey Chapter 50 of Muskies Inc., he and other members of his club are dedicated to enhancing and promoting muskellunge fisheries in the region, as well as introducing individuals young and old to the sport. Leaser Lake is a man-made lake located near the village of Jacksonville in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. LEASER LAKE BOATS, BIKES & BAIT - 12 Photos - 6388 Donats Peak Rd, Kempton, PA - Yelp Auto Services Leaser Lake Boats, Bikes & Bait 3 reviews Unclaimed Paddleboarding, Lakes, Rafting/Kayaking Edit Closed 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM See hours See all 12 photos Write a review Add photo Location & Hours 6388 Donats Peak Rd Kempton, PA 19529 Get directions Since dam and spillway repairs were completed and fish restocking began in 2013, the 117-acre northwestern Lehigh County impoundment - one of only two major public fishing lakes in the Lehigh valley - has been managed under miscellaneous special regulations to protect the fledgling fish populations. nice pic of a nice area. Jeremy tried a cove across from the launch, paddling ahead of me a few hundred yards. Leaser Lake, located in northern Lehigh County, is owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and maintained in cooperation with the Lehigh County Parks Department. Lehigh County, PA. No matter how much you try to finesse your cast, a 10-inch lure never hits the water without a major disruption, landing with a big plop and splash that make you wonder why any fish would ever stick around to see what made the noise, especially one known historically for being the fish of 10,000 casts. Survey work looking at those species last year discovered that 92 percent of bluegills were 7 inches or longer, while 78 percent of perch and 75 percent of black crappies were 9 inches or loner. Leaser was refilled and then stocked with 1150 small (3-4") fingerling tiger muskellunge in 2012. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The lake was built for recreational use and opened to the public in 1971. sunset today. The dam impounds two unnamed tributaries to Ontelaunee Creek at river mile 0.38 upstream from its confluence with Ontelaunee Creek. Anyone who fails to recognise this is either ignorant, a fool, or evil. But the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission restocks those lakes with a variety of species to create new ones. Suddenly, the water erupts, and after a short but furious battle a 34-inch tiger muskellunge is netted and quickly released. As he works his way out of a cove filled with standing timber, a perfect locale for muskies to hang out, Sabia steers his boat back toward the boat ramp to wrap up the day. Easy access from any of the parking areas. sunrise tomorrow. Muskie stockings started at Leaser in 2013, the first year fish were released into the water as it was being refilled following the completion of a $3.5-million construction project to rebuild the lakes dam and spillway. Fifty-two percent of the white crappies and 19 percent of the blacks exceeded 9 inches. The news isnt as good with some other species. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. You won't want to miss it. The dam did not hold and the lake drew down. - Open for FALL 2022. There are so many hidden gems in our beautiful mountains and I love finding them, exploring them and sharing the beauty I find. Well, heres a tip. Since temperatures are dropping, thought it might be a good time to try for some Muskies. "The population number is high, they're growing well and a lot of people have had success." . Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. This is critical. None offers great opportunities yet. The Fish and Boat Commission refilled it in 2015 and stocked it with a host of species, including tiger and purebred muskies, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleyes, white crappies, yellow perch, brown bullsheads and bluegills. Posted on: July 16, 2019 | Bob Frye | The lake supports at least a moderate population, Kauffmann said, with fish in the 19-to-24-inch range most common. Largemouth bass fishing should continue to be excellent and only improve as the population of bass increases in this impoundment, he said. More than plenty of room to fish from the shore. A Gouldsboro Lake bluegill.Photo: PA Fish and Boat Commission. Despite their angling reputation as great fighters, I do not consider them to be a "tough fish" when being handled. Good point. It took me forever but I learned a very valuable lesson in life. How do you post pictures in this forum? 2:54PM. Gouldsboro Lake supports exceptional bluegill and yellow perch populations while also exhibiting consistent good abundance of black crappie, area fisheries manager Dave Arnold said. It's a crappy picture but it's hard to do by yourself quickly and still release the fish, They should be getting plump since the state feeds them rainbows. It released walleyes five times between 2008 and 2014. Center Hill Lake is 64 miles long, covers an area .