🐟 What fish can you catch in James City?

Most commonly caught species around James City , PA : Smallmouth bass - 886 reported catches Largemouth bass - 769 reported catches Rainbow trout - 610 reported catches Brown trout - 476 reported catches Brook trout - 316 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest James City fishing reports?

The latest James City , PA fishing reports are: @derekbundy reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hoffman Run . @derekbundy reported a nice Brown trout at Hoffman Run . @williamhokensen reported a nice Northern pike at Allegheny Reservoir . @dominic-patricelli reported a nice Rainbow trout at Little Toby Creek . @williamhokensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Allegheny Reservoir . .

Fishing in James City, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in James City, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in James City , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny Reservoir , Clarion River , Tionesta Creek , Kinzua Creek , Windfall Run .

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

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Top fish species in James City

Latest James City fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Hoffman Run

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Brown trout

Hoffman Run

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Northern pike

Allegheny Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Little Toby Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Allegheny Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Allegheny Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Kinzua Creek

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Rainbow trout

Kinzua Creek

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Rainbow trout

Kinzua Creek

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Rainbow trout

Kinzua Creek

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Fishing regulations in James City

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

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Closed

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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.

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FAQ about James City fishing

Anglers in James City, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny Reservoir, Clarion River, Tionesta Creek, Kinzua Creek, and Windfall Run.

Most commonly caught species around James City, PA:

Smallmouth bass - 886 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 769 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 610 reported catches
Brown trout - 476 reported catches
Brook trout - 316 reported catches

The latest James City, PA fishing reports are:

@derekbundy reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hoffman Run.
@derekbundy reported a nice Brown trout at Hoffman Run.
@williamhokensen reported a nice Northern pike at Allegheny Reservoir.
@dominic-patricelli reported a nice Rainbow trout at Little Toby Creek.
@williamhokensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Allegheny Reservoir.

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