🐟 What fish can you catch in Polk?

Most commonly caught species around Polk , PA : Largemouth bass - 4,621 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,299 reported catches Bluegill - 817 reported catches Channel catfish - 814 reported catches Rainbow trout - 589 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Polk fishing reports?

The latest Polk , PA fishing reports are: @noah-flaherty reported a nice Walleye at Shenango River Lake . @colemanjennings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Arthur . @colemanjennings reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Arthur . @colemanjennings reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Arthur . @lanetaylor5604 reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Polk, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Polk, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Polk , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , French Creek (PA) , Lake Wilhelm , Oil Creek , Two Mile Run Reservoir .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Polk

Latest Polk fishing reports

Walleye

Shenango River Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Arthur

16 in · 2 lb

Black crappie

Lake Arthur

9 in · 5 oz

Black crappie

Lake Arthur

12 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

10 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

Allegheny River

length · weight

Rock bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gravel Run

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gravel Run

length · weight

Bluegill

Gravel Run

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Polk

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"

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

41°22′8.4″N 79°55′52″W

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FAQ about Polk fishing

Anglers in Polk, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, French Creek (PA), Lake Wilhelm, Oil Creek, and Two Mile Run Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Polk, PA:

Largemouth bass - 4,621 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,299 reported catches
Bluegill - 817 reported catches
Channel catfish - 814 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 589 reported catches

The latest Polk, PA fishing reports are:

@noah-flaherty reported a nice Walleye at Shenango River Lake.
@colemanjennings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Arthur.
@colemanjennings reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Arthur.
@colemanjennings reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Arthur.
@lanetaylor5604 reported a nice Rainbow trout.

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