🐟 What fish can you catch in Downingtown?

Most commonly caught species around Downingtown , PA : Largemouth bass - 23,450 reported catches Bluegill - 5,044 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,967 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,615 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,492 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Downingtown fishing reports?

The latest Downingtown , PA fishing reports are: @Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond . @Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond . @Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond . @MicroFishingMillCreek reported a nice Bluegill at Mill Creek . @MicroFishingMillCreek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Creek . .

Fishing in Downingtown, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Downingtown , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River , Marsh Creek Reservoir , Conestoga River , Brandywine Creek , East Branch Brandywine Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Downingtown

Latest Downingtown fishing reports

Bluegill

Denlinger Pond

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Bluegill

Denlinger Pond

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Bluegill

Denlinger Pond

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Bluegill

Mill Creek

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

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Rock bass

Mill Creek

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Redbreast sunfish

Mill Creek

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Largemouth bass

Mill Creek

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Fishing regulations in Downingtown

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

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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

40°00′27.4″N 75°42′6.8″W

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FAQ about Downingtown fishing

Anglers in Downingtown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Marsh Creek Reservoir, Conestoga River, Brandywine Creek, and East Branch Brandywine Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Downingtown, PA:

Largemouth bass - 23,450 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,044 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,967 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,615 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,492 reported catches

The latest Downingtown, PA fishing reports are:

@Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond.
@Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond.
@Waynebangz reported a nice Bluegill at Denlinger Pond.
@MicroFishingMillCreek reported a nice Bluegill at Mill Creek.
@MicroFishingMillCreek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Creek.

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