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Fishing in Montoursville, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Montoursville

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

Penns Creek

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

19 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

19 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

18 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Limestone Run

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Largemouth bass

Limestone Run

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Largemouth bass

Lewisburg Area Recreation Auth

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Largemouth bass

Limestone Run

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Smallmouth bass

Muncy Creek

19 in · 3 lb

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About Montoursville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,851 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,871 catches for Largemouth bass, and 856 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Montoursville

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 May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

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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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Montoursville, PA was a 3 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alyssaanderson at West Branch Susquehanna River on June 1, 2020.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Montoursville, PA was a 4 ft / 5.7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Mason_sees18 at Lake Augusta on April 7, 2019.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Montoursville, PA was a 5 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jman6199 at West Branch Susquehanna River on August 31, 2015.

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