🐟 What fish can you catch in Harrisburg?

Most commonly caught species around Harrisburg , PA : Largemouth bass - 10,169 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,992 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,431 reported catches Bluegill - 2,058 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,015 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Harrisburg fishing reports?

The latest Harrisburg , PA fishing reports are: @BigE1228 reported a nice Common carp at Susquehanna River . @dillonkeefer reported a nice Channel catfish at Juniata River . @kennedyschaffner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River . @kennedyschaffner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River . @justinbardoFISH reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River . .

Fishing in Harrisburg, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Harrisburg , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Conodoguinet Creek , Yellow Breeches Creek , Juniata River , Swatara Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Harrisburg

Latest Harrisburg fishing reports

Common carp

Susquehanna River

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Channel catfish

Juniata River

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Flathead catfish

Lake Frederic

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Channel catfish

Susquehanna River

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Redbreast sunfish

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Fishing regulations in Harrisburg

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 12th, 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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Total Length

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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°16′30.7″N 76°53′3.5″W

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FAQ about Harrisburg fishing

Anglers in Harrisburg, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Conodoguinet Creek, Yellow Breeches Creek, Juniata River, and Swatara Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Harrisburg, PA:

Largemouth bass - 10,169 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,992 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,431 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,058 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,015 reported catches

The latest Harrisburg, PA fishing reports are:

@BigE1228 reported a nice Common carp at Susquehanna River.
@dillonkeefer reported a nice Channel catfish at Juniata River.
@kennedyschaffner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River.
@kennedyschaffner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River.
@justinbardoFISH reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA was a 12 ft / 1.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fisherdad370 at Pinchot Lake on July 2, 2015.