🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmyra?

Most commonly caught species around Palmyra , PA : Largemouth bass - 13,071 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,998 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,893 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,765 reported catches Bluegill - 2,496 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palmyra fishing reports?

The latest Palmyra , PA fishing reports are: @sebastianarriaga reported a nice Dubois sea snake at Wildwood Lake . @sebastianarriaga reported a nice Channel catfish at Wildwood Lake . @Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout . @xx_panfishpulverizer_xx reported a nice Largemouth bass at Speedwell Forge Dam . @jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker . .

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 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

Dubois sea snake

Wildwood Lake

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Channel catfish

Wildwood Lake

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Speedwell Forge Dam

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White sucker

length · weight

Channel catfish

Susquehanna River

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Bluegill

Wildwood Lake

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Channel catfish

Susquehanna River

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Pumpkinseed

Wildwood Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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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 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

Min size

15"

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Total Length

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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

40°18′35.6″N 76°35′39.5″W

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FAQ about Palmyra fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Palmyra, PA:

Largemouth bass - 13,071 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,998 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,893 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,765 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,496 reported catches

The latest Palmyra, PA fishing reports are:

@sebastianarriaga reported a nice Dubois sea snake at Wildwood Lake.
@sebastianarriaga reported a nice Channel catfish at Wildwood Lake.
@Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@xx_panfishpulverizer_xx reported a nice Largemouth bass at Speedwell Forge Dam.
@jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker.

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