🐟 What fish can you catch in State College?

Most commonly caught species around State College , PA : Largemouth bass - 2,665 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,901 reported catches Brown trout - 1,319 reported catches Rainbow trout - 914 reported catches Black crappie - 445 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest State College fishing reports?

The latest State College , PA fishing reports are: @trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove . @trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove . @trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove . @trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove . @trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove . .

Fishing in State College, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in State College, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in State College , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Bald Eagle Creek , Colyer Lake , Spring Creek , Standing Stone Creek , Kishacoquillas Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in State College

Latest State College fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

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Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hunter Run Cove

length · weight

White crappie

Hunter Run Cove

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Channel catfish

22 in · 4 lb

Rainbow trout

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Fishing regulations in State College

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 May 1st, 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°47′27.2″N 77°51′24.5″W

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FAQ about State College fishing

Anglers in State College, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Bald Eagle Creek, Colyer Lake, Spring Creek, Standing Stone Creek, and Kishacoquillas Creek.

Most commonly caught species around State College, PA:

Largemouth bass - 2,665 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,901 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,319 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 914 reported catches
Black crappie - 445 reported catches

The latest State College, PA fishing reports are:

@trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove.
@trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove.
@trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove.
@trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove.
@trentenlong reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hunter Run Cove.

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