🐟 What fish can you catch in Hershey?

Most commonly caught species around Hershey , PA : Largemouth bass - 12,538 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 9,286 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,024 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,644 reported catches Bluegill - 2,432 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hershey fishing reports?

The latest Hershey , PA fishing reports are: @stephenengelhardt reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River . @TheMoistMan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conestoga River . @zebcodo reported a nice Paddlefish at Lake Clarke . @jamesnyborg reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conestoga River . @zebcodo reported a nice Golden rainbow trout at Susquehanna River . .

Fishing in Hershey, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Hershey , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Yellow Breeches Creek , Swatara Creek , Conewago Creek (West) , Lake Frederic .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Hershey

Latest Hershey fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

Conestoga River

length · weight

Paddlefish

Lake Clarke

16 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Conestoga River

length · weight

Golden rainbow trout

Susquehanna River

20 in · 2 lb 7 oz

Rainbow trout

Little Swatara Creek

15 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Little Swatara Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Little Swatara Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Brook trout

Pequea Creek

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Fishing regulations in Hershey

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 26th, 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°16′50.2″N 76°38′44.9″W

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FAQ about Hershey fishing

Anglers in Hershey, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Yellow Breeches Creek, Swatara Creek, Conewago Creek (West), and Lake Frederic.

Most commonly caught species around Hershey, PA:

Largemouth bass - 12,538 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 9,286 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,024 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,644 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,432 reported catches

The latest Hershey, PA fishing reports are:

@stephenengelhardt reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Susquehanna River.
@TheMoistMan reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conestoga River.
@zebcodo reported a nice Paddlefish at Lake Clarke.
@jamesnyborg reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conestoga River.
@zebcodo reported a nice Golden rainbow trout at Susquehanna River.

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