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Fishing in Bolivar, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Bolivar

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

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Largemouth bass

Indian Creek

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Rainbow trout

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White sucker

Bridgeport Reservoir

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Black bullhead

Little Crabtree Creek

16 in · 2 lb

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Black bullhead

Northmoreland Lake

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Bluegill

Donegal Lake

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Bluegill

Donegal Lake

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Bluegill

Donegal Lake

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Largemouth bass

Donegal Lake

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About Bolivar fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Bolivar, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 6,135 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,097 catches for Rainbow trout, and 1,172 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Bolivar

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

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40°23′42.7″N 79°09′7.6″W
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FAQ about Bolivar fishing

Anglers in Bolivar, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Loyalhanna Creek, Yellow Creek Lake, Keystone Lake, Conemaugh River, and Yellow Creek.
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