Fishing in Bear Lake, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Bear Lake , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , Chautauqua Lake , Chadakoin River , Findley Lake , Brokenstraw Creek (PA) .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Bear Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Bear Lake , PA : Largemouth bass - 2,396 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,143 reported catches Walleye - 668 reported catches Yellow perch - 519 reported catches Northern pike - 400 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Bear Lake fishing reports?

The latest Bear Lake , PA fishing reports are: @jasonhines5093 reported a nice White perch at Chadakoin River . @jasonhines5093 reported a nice Yellow perch at Chadakoin River . @jasonhines5093 reported a nice Bluegill at Chadakoin River . @jasonhines5093 reported a nice Black crappie at Chadakoin River . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bear Lake?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Bear Lake

Latest Bear Lake fishing reports

Chadakoin River

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White perch

Chadakoin River

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Yellow perch

Chadakoin River

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Bluegill

Chadakoin River

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Black crappie

Chadakoin River

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Golden redhorse

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White sucker

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Black crappie

Chautauqua Lake

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Bluegill

Chadakoin River

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Largemouth bass

McCrea Point Park & Public Boat Launch

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Fishing regulations in Bear Lake

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 June 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

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Special gear

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°59′36.2″N 79°30′5″W

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FAQ about Bear Lake fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Bear Lake, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Chautauqua Lake, Chadakoin River, Findley Lake, and Brokenstraw Creek (PA).

🐟 What fish can you catch in Bear Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Bear Lake, PA:

Largemouth bass - 2,396 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,143 reported catches
Walleye - 668 reported catches
Yellow perch - 519 reported catches
Northern pike - 400 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Bear Lake fishing reports?

The latest Bear Lake, PA fishing reports are:

@jasonhines5093 reported a nice White perch at Chadakoin River.
@jasonhines5093 reported a nice Yellow perch at Chadakoin River.
@jasonhines5093 reported a nice Bluegill at Chadakoin River.
@jasonhines5093 reported a nice Black crappie at Chadakoin River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bear Lake?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bear Lake, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: