🐟 What fish can you catch in Shade Gap?

Most commonly caught species around Shade Gap , PA : Largemouth bass - 2,154 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,628 reported catches Rainbow trout - 775 reported catches Brown trout - 596 reported catches Bluegill - 554 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shade Gap fishing reports?

The latest Shade Gap , PA fishing reports are: @br118402 reported a nice Yellow perch at Raystown Lake . @br118402 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Raystown Lake . @br118402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Raystown Lake . @gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek . @MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek . .

Fishing in Shade Gap, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Shade Gap , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Conodoguinet Creek , Raystown Lake , Juniata River , Cowans Gap Lake , Letterkenny Reservoir .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Shade Gap

Latest Shade Gap fishing reports

Yellow perch

Raystown Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Raystown Lake

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Largemouth bass

Raystown Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Rainbow trout

Conococheague Creek

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Muskellunge

Conodoguinet Creek

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Fallfish

West Branch Conococheague Creek

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Fallfish

West Branch Conococheague Creek

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Yellow perch

Raystown Lake

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Fishing regulations in Shade Gap

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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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°10′49.1″N 77°51′58.3″W

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FAQ about Shade Gap fishing

Anglers in Shade Gap, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Conodoguinet Creek, Raystown Lake, Juniata River, Cowans Gap Lake, and Letterkenny Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Shade Gap, PA:

Largemouth bass - 2,154 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,628 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 775 reported catches
Brown trout - 596 reported catches
Bluegill - 554 reported catches

The latest Shade Gap, PA fishing reports are:

@br118402 reported a nice Yellow perch at Raystown Lake.
@br118402 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Raystown Lake.
@br118402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Raystown Lake.
@gheyv reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Conodoguinet Creek.
@MrLorenD reported a nice Rainbow trout at Conococheague Creek.

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