Fishing in New Bedford, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in New Bedford , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Beaver River , Shenango River Lake , Mahoning River , Shenango River , Neshannock Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in New Bedford?

Most commonly caught species around New Bedford , PA : Largemouth bass - 9,435 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,718 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,472 reported catches Bluegill - 2,114 reported catches Black crappie - 1,205 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest New Bedford fishing reports?

The latest New Bedford , PA fishing reports are: @williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake . @williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake . @williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake . @OwenParry reported a nice Channel catfish at Firestone Park No.2 . @joehamm27 reported a nice Common carp . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in New Bedford

Latest New Bedford fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Mosquito Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mosquito Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mosquito Creek Lake

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Channel catfish

Firestone Park No.2

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Common carp

length · weight

White sucker

Yellow Creek

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Yellow bullhead

Yellow Creek

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Black crappie

Lake Milton

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White crappie

Lake Milton

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Green sunfish

Firestone Park No.2

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Fishing regulations in New Bedford

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 July 27th, 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 bassApr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release onlyJun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bassOct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bassTo 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

41°05′43.8″N 80°29′43.1″W

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FAQ about New Bedford fishing

🎣 Where to fish in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in New Bedford, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Beaver River, Shenango River Lake, Mahoning River, Shenango River, and Neshannock Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in New Bedford?

Most commonly caught species around New Bedford, PA:

Largemouth bass - 9,435 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,718 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,472 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,114 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,205 reported catches

📢 What are the latest New Bedford fishing reports?

The latest New Bedford, PA fishing reports are:

@williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake.
@williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake.
@williambowers2181 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mosquito Creek Lake.
@OwenParry reported a nice Channel catfish at Firestone Park No.2.
@joehamm27 reported a nice Common carp.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in New Bedford?

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