🐟 What fish can you catch in Hampden?

Most commonly caught species around Hampden , PA : Largemouth bass - 8,687 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,739 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,173 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,827 reported catches Brown trout - 1,680 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hampden fishing reports?

The latest Hampden , PA fishing reports are: @m.k.harv reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Frederic . @m.k.harv reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Frederic . @Blackwell-William reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Codorus Creek . @hburgbassin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River . @Blackwell-William reported a nice Channel catfish at Codorus Creek . .

Fishing in Hampden, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hampden, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Hampden , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Conodoguinet Creek , Pinchot Lake , Yellow Breeches Creek , Juniata River .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Hampden

Latest Hampden fishing reports

Channel catfish

Lake Frederic

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Frederic

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Codorus Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

19 in · 4 lb

Channel catfish

Codorus Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

17 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

20 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Codorus Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

15 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Hampden

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 11th, 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

Open

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

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°15′36.7″N 76°58′51.2″W

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FAQ about Hampden fishing

Anglers in Hampden, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Conodoguinet Creek, Pinchot Lake, Yellow Breeches Creek, and Juniata River.

Most commonly caught species around Hampden, PA:

Largemouth bass - 8,687 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,739 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,173 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,827 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,680 reported catches

The latest Hampden, PA fishing reports are:

@m.k.harv reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Frederic.
@m.k.harv reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Frederic.
@Blackwell-William reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Codorus Creek.
@hburgbassin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River.
@Blackwell-William reported a nice Channel catfish at Codorus Creek.

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