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    Kaercher Creek Lake

    Located in Berks County at the eastern edge of Hamburg, Kaercher Creek Lake is a 31-acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating.

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    Fishing

    This lake is designated as Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year-Round Fishing and is also is managed under Big Bass Program regulations. 
    Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations apply for all other species of fish.

    Trout are stocked prior to the spring opening day and also for winter fishing.

    The Commission historically has stocked the lake with Muskellunge fingerling.

    Fish habitat structures have been placed in the lake (view PDF map) over the years as part of the Commission's Fish Habitat Improvement Program.

    Boating

    Boating is limited to unpowered boats and boats powered by electric motors.  Boats with electric motors are limited to slow, no wake speed. All boats with motors must be registered.  All unpowered boats must be registered or display a current launch permit.  Innertubes and swim aids are not permitted.

    Three launch ramps are available along with associated parking facilities.

    Overnight mooring of unpowered boats is permitted only for boats that display a current registration.  Unpowered boats may be moored from March 1 through November 30 at designated areas. Launch permits do not allow mooring privileges.

    Other Amenities and Maintenance 

    Because the property around Kaercher Creek Lake and Dam was previously operated as a county park, other amenities not related to fishing and boating, including walking trails, pavilions, and athletic fields may remain. Maintenance to these amenities is conducted through agreements with local community volunteers and/or organizations and is not funded by the PFBC using angler and boater dollars. Swimming is strictly prohibited at Kaercher Creek Lake and all other PFBC facilities.

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