Fishing in Shanksville, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shanksville, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Shanksville , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Raystown Branch Juniata River (PA) , Quemahoning Reservoir , Lake Somerset , Casselman River (PA) , Wills Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Shanksville?

Most commonly caught species around Shanksville , PA : Largemouth bass - 2,950 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,321 reported catches Brown trout - 671 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 663 reported catches Bluegill - 586 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Shanksville fishing reports?

The latest Shanksville , PA fishing reports are: @tyler.harold reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Elton Dam . @nickkrisantz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Donegal Lake . @gabeuser8177 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Donegal Lake . @landon7991 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Somerset . @gabeuser8177 reported a nice Bluegill at Donegal Lake . .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Shanksville

Latest Shanksville fishing reports

Pumpkinseed

Elton Dam

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Donegal Lake

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Donegal Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Somerset

14 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Donegal Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Youghiogheny River

length · weight

Common shiner

5 in · 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Youghiogheny River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Quemahoning Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Shanksville

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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 June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°01′2.3″N 78°54′24.8″W

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FAQ about Shanksville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Shanksville, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Shanksville, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Raystown Branch Juniata River (PA), Quemahoning Reservoir, Lake Somerset, Casselman River (PA), and Wills Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Shanksville?

Most commonly caught species around Shanksville, PA:

Largemouth bass - 2,950 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,321 reported catches
Brown trout - 671 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 663 reported catches
Bluegill - 586 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Shanksville fishing reports?

The latest Shanksville, PA fishing reports are:

@tyler.harold reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Elton Dam.
@nickkrisantz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Donegal Lake.
@gabeuser8177 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Donegal Lake.
@landon7991 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Somerset.
@gabeuser8177 reported a nice Bluegill at Donegal Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Shanksville?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shanksville, 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: