🐟 What fish can you catch in Reading?

Most commonly caught species around Reading , PA : Largemouth bass - 17,324 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,423 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,182 reported catches Bluegill - 3,501 reported catches Brown trout - 2,787 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Reading fishing reports?

The latest Reading , PA fishing reports are: @gabichindemi reported a nice Bluegill at Coatesville Reservoir . @gamesmaster reported a nice Bluegill at Green Lane Reservoir . @gabichindemi reported a nice Bluegill at Coatesville Reservoir . @rihozfishing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mill Creek . @david.littlewood reported a nice Brown trout at French Creek . .

Fishing in Reading, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Reading, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Reading , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River , Ontelaunee Reservoir , Blue Marsh Lake , Tulpehocken Creek , Little Lehigh Creek .

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

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Bluegill

Coatesville Reservoir

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Bluegill

Green Lane Reservoir

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Bluegill

Coatesville Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Mill Creek

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Brown trout

French Creek

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Golden rainbow trout

Nolts Pond

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Rainbow trout

Nolts Pond

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Nolts Pond

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Nolts Pond

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Nolts Pond

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Fishing regulations in Reading

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 4th, 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

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15"

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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

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40°20′24″N 75°55′36.1″W

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FAQ about Reading fishing

Anglers in Reading, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Ontelaunee Reservoir, Blue Marsh Lake, Tulpehocken Creek, and Little Lehigh Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Reading, PA:

Largemouth bass - 17,324 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,423 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,182 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,501 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,787 reported catches

The latest Reading, PA fishing reports are:

@gabichindemi reported a nice Bluegill at Coatesville Reservoir.
@gamesmaster reported a nice Bluegill at Green Lane Reservoir.
@gabichindemi reported a nice Bluegill at Coatesville Reservoir.
@rihozfishing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mill Creek.
@david.littlewood reported a nice Brown trout at French Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Reading, 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.

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