Fishing in Hamilton, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Hamilton , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Conodoguinet Creek , Conococheague Creek , East Branch Antietam Creek , Cowans Gap Lake , Letterkenny Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Hamilton?

Most commonly caught species around Hamilton , PA : Largemouth bass - 3,708 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,292 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,123 reported catches Bluegill - 840 reported catches Brown trout - 638 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Hamilton fishing reports?

The latest Hamilton , PA fishing reports are: @KingKip9 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Yellow Breeches Creek . @nigelcomrey reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Laurel Lake . @nigelcomrey reported a nice Golden shiner at Laurel Lake . @nigelcomrey reported a nice Yellow perch at Laurel Lake . @Bear111477 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Antietam Creek . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Hamilton

Latest Hamilton fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Yellow Breeches Creek

18 in · 3 lb

Pumpkinseed

Laurel Lake

length · weight

Golden shiner

Laurel Lake

length · weight

Yellow perch

Laurel Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Antietam Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Frank Bentz Memorial Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Conococheague Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Greenbriar Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Yellow Breeches Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Royer

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hamilton

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 June 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°56′35.5″N 77°43′57.7″W

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FAQ about Hamilton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Hamilton, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Conodoguinet Creek, Conococheague Creek, East Branch Antietam Creek, Cowans Gap Lake, and Letterkenny Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Hamilton?

Most commonly caught species around Hamilton, PA:

Largemouth bass - 3,708 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,292 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,123 reported catches
Bluegill - 840 reported catches
Brown trout - 638 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Hamilton fishing reports?

The latest Hamilton, PA fishing reports are:

@KingKip9 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Yellow Breeches Creek.
@nigelcomrey reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Laurel Lake.
@nigelcomrey reported a nice Golden shiner at Laurel Lake.
@nigelcomrey reported a nice Yellow perch at Laurel Lake.
@Bear111477 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Antietam Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hamilton?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hamilton, 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: