Fishing in Palmyra, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palmyra, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Palmyra , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Tulpehocken Creek , Swatara Creek , Lake Frederic , Quittapahilla Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmyra?

Most commonly caught species around Palmyra , PA : Largemouth bass - 13,539 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 9,379 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,032 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,840 reported catches Bluegill - 2,604 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Palmyra fishing reports?

The latest Palmyra , PA fishing reports are: @jackmiller3754 reported a nice Flathead catfish at Susquehanna River . @maximo-franco reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga River . @Schoon4483 reported a nice Channel catfish at Juniata River . @morgan.kline reported a nice Channel catfish at Kiwanis Lake . @Chasinbass247 reported a nice Green sunfish at Pinchot Lake . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Palmyra

Latest Palmyra fishing reports

Flathead catfish

Susquehanna River

36 in · 16 lb

Channel catfish

Conestoga River

18 in · 3 lb 1 oz

Channel catfish

Juniata River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Kiwanis Lake

16 in · 3 lb

Green sunfish

Pinchot Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pinchot Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Blue Marsh Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Blue Marsh Lake

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Blue Marsh Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Bluegill

Pinchot Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Palmyra

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 June 10th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

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 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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°18′35.6″N 76°35′39.5″W

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FAQ about Palmyra fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Palmyra, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Palmyra, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Tulpehocken Creek, Swatara Creek, Lake Frederic, and Quittapahilla Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmyra?

Most commonly caught species around Palmyra, PA:

Largemouth bass - 13,539 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 9,379 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,032 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,840 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,604 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Palmyra fishing reports?

The latest Palmyra, PA fishing reports are:

@jackmiller3754 reported a nice Flathead catfish at Susquehanna River.
@maximo-franco reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga River.
@Schoon4483 reported a nice Channel catfish at Juniata River.
@morgan.kline reported a nice Channel catfish at Kiwanis Lake.
@Chasinbass247 reported a nice Green sunfish at Pinchot Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Palmyra?

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