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Fishing in East Waterford, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in East Waterford

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

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Brook trout

Whipple Lake

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Brook trout

Whipple Lake

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Muskellunge

Conodoguinet Creek

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Fallfish

West Branch Conococheague Creek

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Fallfish

West Branch Conococheague Creek

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Yellow perch

Raystown Lake

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Rainbow trout

Tussey Pond Park

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Yellow perch

Raystown Lake

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About East Waterford fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around East Waterford, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,047 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,725 catches for Largemouth bass, and 1,271 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in East Waterford

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

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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.

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40°22′16″N 77°36′17.3″W
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