🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmerton?

Most commonly caught species around Palmerton , PA : Largemouth bass - 14,518 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,946 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,949 reported catches Brown trout - 2,460 reported catches Bluegill - 2,429 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palmerton fishing reports?

The latest Palmerton , PA fishing reports are: @LarryLeGuy reported a nice Brook trout at Jordan Creek . @Yodero reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lehigh Canal . @Dan_Fiji reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kaercher Creek Park . @yogertz reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River . @Dan_Fiji reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kaercher Creek Park . .

Fishing in Palmerton, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palmerton, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Palmerton , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Lehigh River , Leaser Lake , Beltzville Lake , Mauch Chunk Lake , Monocacy Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Palmerton

Latest Palmerton fishing reports

Brook trout

Jordan Creek

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Lehigh Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kaercher Creek Park

13 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Brown trout

Lehigh River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kaercher Creek Park

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Brook trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lehigh River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Lake Naomi

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Naomi

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Palmerton

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 7th, 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°48′8.3″N 75°36′57.6″W

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FAQ about Palmerton fishing

Anglers in Palmerton, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Lehigh River, Leaser Lake, Beltzville Lake, Mauch Chunk Lake, and Monocacy Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Palmerton, PA:

Largemouth bass - 14,518 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,946 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,949 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,460 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,429 reported catches

The latest Palmerton, PA fishing reports are:

@LarryLeGuy reported a nice Brook trout at Jordan Creek.
@Yodero reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lehigh Canal.
@Dan_Fiji reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kaercher Creek Park.
@yogertz reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River.
@Dan_Fiji reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kaercher Creek Park.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Palmerton, PA was a 13 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dmclaughlin930 at Towamensing Lake on July 7, 2018.

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Palmerton, PA was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @sethkeeney08 at Swabia Creek on May 3, 2016.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Palmerton, PA was a 5 ft / 4.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rbreitfeller at Minsi Lake on May 27, 2016.