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Prince Gallitzin State Park fishing conditions · Pennsylvania

Today, 11 am–7 pmMuskellunge

The bite peaks at 80.

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Right now: 76 for muskellunge, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Muskellunge, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 763 am
  2. 76
  3. 76
  4. 766 am
  5. 66
  6. 70
  7. 669 am
  8. 66
  9. 76
  10. 7612 pm
  11. 80
  12. 80
  13. 763 pm
  14. 76
  15. 76
  16. 806 pm
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 669 pm
  20. 66
  21. 66
  22. 66Tue
  23. 70
  24. 70
  25. 663 am
  26. 66
  27. 66
  28. 666 am
  29. 66
  30. 66
  31. 709 am
  32. 70
  33. 66
  34. 6612 pm
  35. 66
  36. 70
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Muskellunge range 55–78°

Wind
1 mph

From the south

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:37 am

Sky
Patchy Fog

No rain expected

Air
38°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Pennsylvania regulations for these waters.

Muskellunge

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

80Worth the tripToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Muskellunge bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Muskellunge feeds aggressively under full moon. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

40" minimum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 40" minimum, 1/day combined with tiger muskellunge. Open year-round.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on muskellunge

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

15" minimum · 4 a day (Jan 1–Apr 9, Oct 1–Dec 31); 12" minimum · 6 a day (Jun 12–Sep 30)

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Combined with smallmouth and spotted bass: 15" minimum, 4 a day through the Friday before the second Saturday in April and again Oct 1–Dec 31; catch and immediate release only from the second Saturday in April to the Friday before the second Saturday in June (Apr 10–Jun 11 in 2027); 12" minimum, 6 a day from then through Sep 30. Big Bass Program lakes are 15", 4 a day whenever harvest is open.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: Apr–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Northern Pike

Northern pike

Esox lucius

68MarginalToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Northern pike bite in 50–70° water, best near 63°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 4–30 ft down.

Keep

24" minimum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 24" minimum, 2/day. Open year-round.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: Year-round. More on northern pike

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

68MarginalToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

15" minimum · 6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 15" minimum, 6 a day. Closed from Mar 15 until the first Saturday in May (May 1 in 2027).

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

68MarginalToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

50 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum, 50/day combined with sunfish, perch, catfish and other panfish. Panfish Enhancement lakes are 9" and 20/day.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Yellow Perch

Yellow perch

Perca flavescens

68MarginalToday, 11 am–7 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Yellow perch bite in 45–70° water, best near 58°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

50 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Pennsylvania inland: no minimum size; 50/day in the combined panfish group. Some Panfish-Enhancement waters set a minimum length.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Pennsylvania

Season here: Oct–May, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on yellow perch

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.39 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:37 am
  • Sunset today6:18 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:40 am–8:40 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:10 pm–2:10 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:50 pm–6:50 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. PA Fish & Boat Commission has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The 1,635-acre Glendale Lake in Cambria County, a warmwater fishery for bass, pike, muskellunge, crappie and perch. Popular through the ice for perch, walleye, pike and crappie.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Yellow Creek State Park26 mi · PennsylvaniaBest today 12 pm–6 pm
90Go
Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach32 mi · PennsylvaniaBest today 1 pm–7 pm
72Worth the trip
Spring Creek (State College)39 mi · PennsylvaniaBest today 1 pm–6 pm
68Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Prince Gallitzin State Park?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Prince Gallitzin State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Prince Gallitzin State Park?

Prince Gallitzin State Park is listed on this site for 6 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Walleye, and 2 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Prince Gallitzin State Park?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Prince Gallitzin State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Prince Gallitzin State Park have?

Prince Gallitzin State Park has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Prince Gallitzin State Park?

state agency regulations apply at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Prince Gallitzin State Park tidal water?

No. Prince Gallitzin State Park is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.