Fishing in Donegal, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Donegal , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Youghiogheny River (PA) , Loyalhanna Creek , Bridgeport Reservoir , Donegal Lake , Mammoth Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Donegal?

Most commonly caught species around Donegal , PA : Largemouth bass - 5,711 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,618 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,264 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,473 reported catches Bluegill - 1,308 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Donegal fishing reports?

The latest Donegal , PA fishing reports are: @cameronpatalsky reported a nice Bluegill at Loyalhanna Creek . @maddoxtice reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Keystone Lake . @kevinmonahan reported a nice Hornyhead chub . @kevinmonahan reported a nice Rainbow trout . @psorrell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Donegal . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Donegal

Latest Donegal fishing reports

Bluegill

Loyalhanna Creek

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Keystone Lake

length · weight

Hornyhead chub

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Donegal

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Keystone Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Turtle Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

7 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Donegal

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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

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°06′43.2″N 79°22′50.9″W

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FAQ about Donegal fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Donegal, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Youghiogheny River (PA), Loyalhanna Creek, Bridgeport Reservoir, Donegal Lake, and Mammoth Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Donegal?

Most commonly caught species around Donegal, PA:

Largemouth bass - 5,711 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,618 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,264 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,473 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,308 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Donegal fishing reports?

The latest Donegal, PA fishing reports are:

@cameronpatalsky reported a nice Bluegill at Loyalhanna Creek.
@maddoxtice reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Keystone Lake.
@kevinmonahan reported a nice Hornyhead chub.
@kevinmonahan reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@psorrell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Donegal.

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

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