🐟 What fish can you catch in New Castle?

Most commonly caught species around New Castle , PA : Largemouth bass - 10,071 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,148 reported catches Bluegill - 2,214 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,093 reported catches Walleye - 1,437 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Castle fishing reports?

The latest New Castle , PA fishing reports are: @aubreyscarbrough reported a nice Muskellunge at Muddy Creek . @afaillace reported a nice White bass at Ohio River (PA) . @afaillace reported a nice Sauger at Ohio River (PA) . @bluegillsetc reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA) . @anokk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Yellow Creek . .

Fishing in New Castle, PA

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

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

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in New Castle

Latest New Castle fishing reports

Muskellunge

Muddy Creek

34 in · 13 lb

White bass

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Sauger

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Yellow Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

Walleye

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Connoquenessing Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Ohio River (PA)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in New Castle

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 May 2nd, 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

40°59′44.2″N 80°20′45.2″W

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FAQ about New Castle fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around New Castle, PA:

Largemouth bass - 10,071 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,148 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,214 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,093 reported catches
Walleye - 1,437 reported catches

The latest New Castle, PA fishing reports are:

@aubreyscarbrough reported a nice Muskellunge at Muddy Creek.
@afaillace reported a nice White bass at Ohio River (PA).
@afaillace reported a nice Sauger at Ohio River (PA).
@bluegillsetc reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA).
@anokk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Yellow Creek.

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