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Fishing in Allentown, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Allentown

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Brown trout
Brown trout

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Black crappie

Giving Pond

9 in · 6 oz

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Striped bass

Delaware River

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Rainbow trout

Monocacy Creek

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Black crappie

Green Lane Reservoir

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Brown trout

Bushkill Creek

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Rainbow trout

Little Lehigh Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lehigh County Conservation Demonstration Project

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Largemouth bass

Spruce Run Reservoir

7 in · 3 oz

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Rainbow trout

Monocacy Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Schuylkill River

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About Allentown fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Allentown, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 18,793 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,797 catches for Rainbow trout, and 4,125 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Allentown

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

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40°35′46″N 75°28′32.2″W
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FAQ about Allentown fishing

Anglers in Allentown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Nockamixon, Lehigh River, Little Lehigh Creek, Perkiomen Creek, and Lehigh Canal.
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