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Fishing in Big Beaver, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Big Beaver

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Rainbow trout

Little Sewickley Creek

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Rainbow trout

Little Sewickley Creek

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Largemouth bass

Evans Lake

24 in · 6 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Evans Lake

24 in · 6 lb 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

Zelienople Harmony Sportmen's Club Pond

16 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

Newport Lake

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Common carp

Ohio River (PA)

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Smallmouth bass

Ohio River (PA)

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Common carp

Newport Lake

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Common carp

Newport Lake

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About Big Beaver fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Big Beaver, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,334 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,320 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,593 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Big Beaver

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 April 16th, 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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°49′23.9″N 80°21′47.5″W
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FAQ about Big Beaver fishing

Anglers in Big Beaver, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (PA), Lake Arthur, Beaver River, Mahoning River, and Shenango River.
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