Fishing in Butler, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Butler, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Butler , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , Lake Arthur , Glade Run Lake , Deer Creek , Bull Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Butler?

Most commonly caught species around Butler , PA : Largemouth bass - 9,152 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,221 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,947 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,080 reported catches Walleye - 2,908 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Butler fishing reports?

The latest Butler , PA fishing reports are: @stopher58 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ambridge Reservoir . @andymatsko reported a nice Common carp at Marshall Lake . @cody-christy reported a nice Black buffalo at Ohio River (PA) . @kyle-conti reported a nice Flathead catfish at Connoquenessing Creek . @ian.barnhart reported a nice Freshwater drum at Ohio River (PA) . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Butler

Latest Butler fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ambridge Reservoir

length · weight

Common carp

Marshall Lake

37 in · 11 lb

Black buffalo

Ohio River (PA)

24 in · 7 lb

Flathead catfish

Connoquenessing Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Allegheny River

length · weight

Walleye

Allegheny River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

West Deer Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Arthur

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Butler

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 July 12th, 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

Total Length

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

40°51′41.8″N 79°53′46.3″W

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FAQ about Butler fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Butler, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Butler, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Lake Arthur, Glade Run Lake, Deer Creek, and Bull Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Butler?

Most commonly caught species around Butler, PA:

Largemouth bass - 9,152 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,221 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,947 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,080 reported catches
Walleye - 2,908 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Butler fishing reports?

The latest Butler, PA fishing reports are:

@stopher58 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ambridge Reservoir.
@andymatsko reported a nice Common carp at Marshall Lake.
@cody-christy reported a nice Black buffalo at Ohio River (PA).
@kyle-conti reported a nice Flathead catfish at Connoquenessing Creek.
@ian.barnhart reported a nice Freshwater drum at Ohio River (PA).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Butler?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Butler, 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: