🐟 What fish can you catch in Shartlesville?

Most commonly caught species around Shartlesville , PA : Largemouth bass - 13,462 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,643 reported catches Bluegill - 2,401 reported catches Brown trout - 2,179 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,835 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shartlesville fishing reports?

The latest Shartlesville , PA fishing reports are: @Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout . @collin.gucwa reported a nice Black crappie at Scotts Run Lake . @xx_panfishpulverizer_xx reported a nice Largemouth bass at Speedwell Forge Dam . @Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Bluegill at Hopewell Lake . @jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker . .

Fishing in Shartlesville, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania?

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

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Shartlesville

Latest Shartlesville fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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Black crappie

Scotts Run Lake

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Largemouth bass

Speedwell Forge Dam

length · weight

Bluegill

Hopewell Lake

length · weight

White sucker

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Hopewell Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Number Eight Reservoir

length · weight

Black crappie

Hopewell Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Number Eight Reservoir

length · weight

Brown trout

Wyomissing Creek

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Fishing regulations in Shartlesville

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°30′48.6″N 76°06′6.1″W

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FAQ about Shartlesville fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Shartlesville, PA:

Largemouth bass - 13,462 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,643 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,401 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,179 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,835 reported catches

The latest Shartlesville, PA fishing reports are:

@Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@collin.gucwa reported a nice Black crappie at Scotts Run Lake.
@xx_panfishpulverizer_xx reported a nice Largemouth bass at Speedwell Forge Dam.
@Thorg_Bigclub reported a nice Bluegill at Hopewell Lake.
@jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker.

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