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Fishing in Emlenton, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Emlenton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Walleye

Allegheny River

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Rock bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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Rock bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Allegheny River

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Smallmouth bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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Brown trout

Connoquenessing Creek

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Smallmouth bass

21 in · 5 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Connoquenessing Creek

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About Emlenton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,120 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,186 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 690 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Emlenton

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

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Total Length

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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41°10′50.2″N 79°42′26.3″W
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FAQ about Emlenton fishing

Anglers in Emlenton, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Clarion River, Slippery Rock Creek, Kahle Lake, and Glade Dam Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Emlenton, PA:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Emlenton, 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 Emlenton, PA was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jwester at Allegheny River on September 19, 2015.

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