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Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is a lake in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia County.

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Fish species in Meadow Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area covers 17.78 acres in Philadelphia County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Meadow Lake

At 17.78 acres, Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Meadow Lake

Fish reported from Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch. Channel catfish are also stocked in Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area for channel catfish. Use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Meadow Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area before searching the middle.

When to Fish Meadow Lake

Early spring on Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Meadow Lake southwest of Fort Mifflin Disposal Area 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.

  • Brown Bullhead — 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 2026 Warmwater/Coolwater Stocking

    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.

  • Longear Sunfish — 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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