🐟 What fish can you catch in Old Forge?

Most commonly caught species around Old Forge , PA : Largemouth bass - 12,183 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,713 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,412 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,721 reported catches Bluegill - 1,652 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Old Forge fishing reports?

The latest Old Forge , PA fishing reports are: @Michaelbrod reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Mareezio reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Arrowhead Lake . @steven.sands reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duryea Swamps . @Xavierpinero3 reported a nice Black crappie at Duryea Swamps . @garrettparthemore reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frances Slocum Lake . .

Fishing in Old Forge, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Old Forge, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Old Forge , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Lehigh River , Frances Slocum Lake , Griffin Reservoir , Lackawanna River .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Old Forge

Latest Old Forge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Duryea Swamps

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Black crappie

Duryea Swamps

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Frances Slocum Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duryea Swamps

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duryea Swamps

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Yellow perch

Duryea Swamps

18 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Duryea Swamps

length · weight

Bluegill

Duryea Swamps

8 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Old Forge

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 17th, 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

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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°22′13.4″N 75°44′27.2″W

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FAQ about Old Forge fishing

Anglers in Old Forge, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Lehigh River, Frances Slocum Lake, Griffin Reservoir, and Lackawanna River.

Most commonly caught species around Old Forge, PA:

Largemouth bass - 12,183 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,713 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,412 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,721 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,652 reported catches

The latest Old Forge, PA fishing reports are:

@Michaelbrod reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Mareezio reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Arrowhead Lake.
@steven.sands reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duryea Swamps.
@Xavierpinero3 reported a nice Black crappie at Duryea Swamps.
@garrettparthemore reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frances Slocum Lake.

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