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Fishing in Rauchtown, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Rauchtown

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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White crappie

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Susquehanna River

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Walleye

West Branch Susquehanna River

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About Rauchtown fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rauchtown, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,045 catches for Smallmouth bass, 3,142 catches for Largemouth bass, and 841 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Rauchtown

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

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4

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.

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41°07′34″N 77°14′11″W
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FAQ about Rauchtown fishing

Anglers in Rauchtown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: West Branch Susquehanna River, Bald Eagle Creek, Pine Creek, Lycoming Creek, and Buffalo Creek.
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