🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelocta?

Most commonly caught species around Shelocta , PA : Largemouth bass - 4,689 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,097 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,817 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,799 reported catches Bluegill - 1,004 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shelocta fishing reports?

The latest Shelocta , PA fishing reports are: @danny-kearney reported a nice Brown trout at Deer Creek . @danny-kearney reported a nice Rainbow trout at Deer Creek . @BassMoshe reported a nice Channel catfish at B Y Recreational Park Lake . @danny-kearney reported a nice Rainbow trout at Deer Creek . @danny-kearney reported a nice Brown trout at Deer Creek . .

Fishing in Shelocta, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Shelocta , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , Crooked Creek Lake , Kiskiminetas River , Loyalhanna Creek , Crooked Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Shelocta

Latest Shelocta fishing reports

Brown trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

B Y Recreational Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

Brown trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

B Y Recreational Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

B Y Recreational Park Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

B Y Recreational Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Shelocta

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"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

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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°39′26.3″N 79°18′5.4″W

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FAQ about Shelocta fishing

Anglers in Shelocta, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Crooked Creek Lake, Kiskiminetas River, Loyalhanna Creek, and Crooked Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Shelocta, PA:

Largemouth bass - 4,689 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,097 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,817 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,799 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,004 reported catches

The latest Shelocta, PA fishing reports are:

@danny-kearney reported a nice Brown trout at Deer Creek.
@danny-kearney reported a nice Rainbow trout at Deer Creek.
@BassMoshe reported a nice Channel catfish at B Y Recreational Park Lake.
@danny-kearney reported a nice Rainbow trout at Deer Creek.
@danny-kearney reported a nice Brown trout at Deer Creek.

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