🐟 What fish can you catch in Franklintown?

Most commonly caught species around Franklintown , PA : Largemouth bass - 10,186 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,287 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,068 reported catches Bluegill - 2,053 reported catches Brown trout - 2,011 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Franklintown fishing reports?

The latest Franklintown , PA fishing reports are: @gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek . @cLark08 reported a nice Creek chub at Cabin Creek . @cLark08 reported a nice Rock bass at Kreutz Creek . @cLark08 reported a nice Creek chub at Kreutz Creek . @cLark08 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Kreutz Creek . .

Fishing in Franklintown, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Franklintown, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Franklintown , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Conodoguinet Creek , Pinchot Lake , Yellow Breeches Creek , Conewago Creek (West) .

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

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Top fish species in Franklintown

Latest Franklintown fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

length · weight

Creek chub

Cabin Creek

3 in ·

Rock bass

Kreutz Creek

3 in ·

Creek chub

Kreutz Creek

3 in ·

Redbreast sunfish

Kreutz Creek

7 in · 3 oz

Redbreast sunfish

Kreutz Creek

4 in · 2 oz

Rock bass

Kreutz Creek

4 in · 2 oz

Rainbow trout

Clark Creek

length · weight

Fallfish

Fishing Creek

length · weight

Brown trout

Clark Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Franklintown

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

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

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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°04′34″N 77°01′46.6″W

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FAQ about Franklintown fishing

Anglers in Franklintown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Conodoguinet Creek, Pinchot Lake, Yellow Breeches Creek, and Conewago Creek (West).

Most commonly caught species around Franklintown, PA:

Largemouth bass - 10,186 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,287 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,068 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,053 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,011 reported catches

The latest Franklintown, PA fishing reports are:

@gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek.
@cLark08 reported a nice Creek chub at Cabin Creek.
@cLark08 reported a nice Rock bass at Kreutz Creek.
@cLark08 reported a nice Creek chub at Kreutz Creek.
@cLark08 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Kreutz Creek.

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