🐟 What fish can you catch in Oakland?

Most commonly caught species around Oakland , PA : Largemouth bass - 4,718 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,252 reported catches Bluegill - 765 reported catches Chain pickerel - 560 reported catches Brown trout - 503 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oakland fishing reports?

The latest Oakland , PA fishing reports are: @brandonlivermore reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Wynston.L reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otsinango Park . @YHL630 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otsinango Park . @qpfo reported a nice Chain pickerel at Otsinango Park . @amberdawn.01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Snake Creek . .

Fishing in Oakland, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Oakland, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Oakland , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , West Branch Delaware River , Cannonsville Reservoir , Tunkhannock Creek , Williams Pond .

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

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Top fish species in Oakland

Latest Oakland fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Otsinango Park

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Largemouth bass

Otsinango Park

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Chain pickerel

Otsinango Park

5 in · 2 oz

Rainbow trout

Snake Creek

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Otsinango Park

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Northern pike

Venture Lake

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Largemouth bass

Nathaniel Cole Park Pond

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Brook trout

Lackawanna Lake

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Fishing regulations in Oakland

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"

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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

41°57′2.2″N 75°36′34.2″W

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FAQ about Oakland fishing

Anglers in Oakland, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, West Branch Delaware River, Cannonsville Reservoir, Tunkhannock Creek, and Williams Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Oakland, PA:

Largemouth bass - 4,718 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,252 reported catches
Bluegill - 765 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 560 reported catches
Brown trout - 503 reported catches

The latest Oakland, PA fishing reports are:

@brandonlivermore reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Wynston.L reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otsinango Park.
@YHL630 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otsinango Park.
@qpfo reported a nice Chain pickerel at Otsinango Park.
@amberdawn.01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Snake Creek.

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