Fishing in McDonald, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McDonald, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in McDonald , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , Monongahela River , Ohio River (PA) , Chartiers Creek , Little Chartiers Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in McDonald?

Most commonly caught species around McDonald , PA : Largemouth bass - 10,557 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,157 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,447 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,812 reported catches Bluegill - 3,546 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest McDonald fishing reports?

The latest McDonald , PA fishing reports are: @cenzo25 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunters Field Pond . @chaseolsavsky reported a nice Channel catfish at Muntz Run . @chaseolsavsky reported a nice Channel catfish at Muntz Run . @ryank6526 reported a nice Bluegill at Deer Creek . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in McDonald

Latest McDonald fishing reports

Little Chartiers Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunters Field Pond

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Channel catfish

Muntz Run

25 in · 6 lb

Channel catfish

Muntz Run

27 in · 7 lb

Bluegill

Deer Creek

8 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Little Chartiers Creek

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Largemouth bass

Timber Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Deer Creek

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Pumpkinseed

Hunters Field Pond

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Fishing regulations in McDonald

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 16th, 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"

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

40°22′12.4″N 80°13′56.6″W

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FAQ about McDonald fishing

🎣 Where to fish in McDonald, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in McDonald, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Ohio River (PA), Chartiers Creek, and Little Chartiers Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in McDonald?

Most commonly caught species around McDonald, PA:

Largemouth bass - 10,557 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,157 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,447 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,812 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,546 reported catches

📢 What are the latest McDonald fishing reports?

The latest McDonald, PA fishing reports are:

@cenzo25 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunters Field Pond.
@chaseolsavsky reported a nice Channel catfish at Muntz Run.
@chaseolsavsky reported a nice Channel catfish at Muntz Run.
@ryank6526 reported a nice Bluegill at Deer Creek.

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

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