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Brushville Lake

Brushville Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Susquehanna County.

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Fish species in Brushville Lake

Brushville Lake is a reservoir in Susquehanna County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Brushville Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Brushville Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Brushville Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Brushville Lake

Fish reported from Brushville Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Brushville Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Brushville Lake respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Brushville Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Brushville Lake.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Brushville Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Brushville Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Brushville Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Brushville Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Brushville Lake

Early spring on Brushville Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Brushville Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Brushville Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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