🐟 What fish can you catch in Gettysburg?

Most commonly caught species around Gettysburg , PA : Largemouth bass - 12,677 reported catches Bluegill - 2,767 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,284 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,208 reported catches Brown trout - 1,922 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gettysburg fishing reports?

The latest Gettysburg , PA fishing reports are: @FDKfishing reported a nice Common carp at Monocacy River . @BlessedByGod reported a nice Redear sunfish at Culler Lake . @BlessedByGod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Culler Lake . @MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek . @MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek . .

Fishing in Gettysburg, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Gettysburg , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River , Yellow Breeches Creek , Conococheague Creek , Conewago Creek (West) , Lake Meade .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Gettysburg?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Gettysburg , PA was a 9 ft / 65 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ajayahobart at Westminster Community Pond on August 14, 2022 .

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Top fish species in Gettysburg

Latest Gettysburg fishing reports

Common carp

Monocacy River

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Redear sunfish

Culler Lake

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Largemouth bass

Culler Lake

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Largemouth bass

Deer Park

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Largemouth bass

Deer Park

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Fishing regulations in Gettysburg

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 6th, 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"

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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

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FAQ about Gettysburg fishing

Anglers in Gettysburg, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River, Yellow Breeches Creek, Conococheague Creek, Conewago Creek (West), and Lake Meade.

Most commonly caught species around Gettysburg, PA:

Largemouth bass - 12,677 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,767 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,284 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,208 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,922 reported catches

The latest Gettysburg, PA fishing reports are:

@FDKfishing reported a nice Common carp at Monocacy River.
@BlessedByGod reported a nice Redear sunfish at Culler Lake.
@BlessedByGod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Culler Lake.
@MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek.
@MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gettysburg, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Gettysburg, PA was a 12 ft / 1.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fisherdad370 at Pinchot Lake on July 2, 2015.