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Fishing in Exeter, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Exeter

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

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Bluegill

Springton Manor Farm

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Largemouth bass

Springton Manor Farm

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Largemouth bass

Springton Manor Farm

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Springton Manor Farm

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Largemouth bass

Pennypacker Country Club Pond

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Brown trout

Conestoga River

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Brown trout

Conestoga River

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

Little Fishing Pond

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Largemouth bass

Little Fishing Pond

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About Exeter fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Exeter, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 19,600 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,653 catches for Rainbow trout, and 4,381 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Exeter

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 1st, 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"

Measurement

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

Regulations for

40°18′50″N 75°50′2.4″W
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FAQ about Exeter fishing

Anglers in Exeter, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Ontelaunee Reservoir, Blue Marsh Lake, Conestoga River, and Tulpehocken Creek.
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