🐟 What fish can you catch in McKnightstown?

Most commonly caught species around McKnightstown , PA : Largemouth bass - 8,967 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,981 reported catches Bluegill - 1,931 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,802 reported catches Brown trout - 1,701 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McKnightstown fishing reports?

The latest McKnightstown , PA fishing reports are: @gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek . @Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek . @Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek . @MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek . @Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek . .

Fishing in McKnightstown, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in McKnightstown , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River , Yellow Breeches Creek , Conococheague Creek , Conewago Creek (West) , Lake Royer .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in McKnightstown

Latest McKnightstown fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

12 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

11 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

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Largemouth bass

Pinchot Lake

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Largemouth bass

Carroll Creek

12 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in McKnightstown

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 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

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

39°52′24.6″N 77°19′48.7″W

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FAQ about McKnightstown fishing

Anglers in McKnightstown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River, Yellow Breeches Creek, Conococheague Creek, Conewago Creek (West), and Lake Royer.

Most commonly caught species around McKnightstown, PA:

Largemouth bass - 8,967 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,981 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,931 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,802 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,701 reported catches

The latest McKnightstown, PA fishing reports are:

@gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek.
@Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek.
@Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek.
@MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek.
@Molina.victor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carroll Creek.

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