🐟 What fish can you catch in Cooperstown?

Most commonly caught species around Cooperstown , PA : Largemouth bass - 3,297 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,000 reported catches Eyetail bowfin - 703 reported catches Bluegill - 566 reported catches Rainbow trout - 379 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cooperstown fishing reports?

The latest Cooperstown , PA fishing reports are: @NickD3 reported a nice Walleye at Allegheny River . @chloedagan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Allegheny River . @tylerprestopine reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @richardsonmarcell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Neshannock Creek . @richardsonmarcell reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Neshannock Creek . .

Fishing in Cooperstown, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cooperstown, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Cooperstown , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , French Creek (PA) , Lake Wilhelm , Oil Creek , Two Mile Run Reservoir .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Cooperstown

Latest Cooperstown fishing reports

Walleye

Allegheny River

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Smallmouth bass

Allegheny River

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Smallmouth bass

21 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Neshannock Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Neshannock Creek

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Walleye

Allegheny River

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Muskellunge

Sugar Lake

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Brown trout

Allegheny River

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Fishing regulations in Cooperstown

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 7th, 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

15"

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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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°29′59.3″N 79°52′25″W

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FAQ about Cooperstown fishing

Anglers in Cooperstown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, French Creek (PA), Lake Wilhelm, Oil Creek, and Two Mile Run Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Cooperstown, PA:

Largemouth bass - 3,297 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,000 reported catches
Eyetail bowfin - 703 reported catches
Bluegill - 566 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 379 reported catches

The latest Cooperstown, PA fishing reports are:

@NickD3 reported a nice Walleye at Allegheny River.
@chloedagan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Allegheny River.
@tylerprestopine reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@richardsonmarcell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Neshannock Creek.
@richardsonmarcell reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Neshannock Creek.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Cooperstown, PA was a 8 ft / 500.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @iEatTrashFish at Sugar Lake on July 5, 2019.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Cooperstown, PA was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jwester at Allegheny River on September 19, 2015.

The biggest Eyetail bowfin (by length) reported in Cooperstown, PA was a 3 ft / 15 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jmurosky at Edinboro Lake on July 17, 2017.