🐟 What fish can you catch in Venango?

Most commonly caught species around Venango , PA : Largemouth bass - 6,005 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,655 reported catches Steelhead - 1,360 reported catches Walleye - 988 reported catches Eyetail bowfin - 874 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Venango fishing reports?

The latest Venango , PA fishing reports are: @sydl reported a nice Largemouth bass at Presque Isle State Park Pond 2 . @ryanyunik reported a nice Rock bass . @tim.greenwald reported a nice Largemouth bass . @kalebbrunecz reported a nice Largemouth bass . @denzeljohnson2062 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lampe Campground South Pier . .

Fishing in Venango, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Venango, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Venango , PA recommend these top fishing spots: French Creek (PA) , Edinboro Lake , Conneaut Lake , Conneaut Creek , Conneaut Outlet .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Venango

Latest Venango fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Presque Isle State Park Pond 2

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lampe Campground South Pier

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Largemouth bass

Gravel Run

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Gravel Run

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Fishing regulations in Venango

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 16th, 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

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Closed

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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

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41°46′21.7″N 80°06′43.6″W

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FAQ about Venango fishing

Anglers in Venango, PA recommend these top fishing spots: French Creek (PA), Edinboro Lake, Conneaut Lake, Conneaut Creek, and Conneaut Outlet.

Most commonly caught species around Venango, PA:

Largemouth bass - 6,005 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,655 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,360 reported catches
Walleye - 988 reported catches
Eyetail bowfin - 874 reported catches

The latest Venango, PA fishing reports are:

@sydl reported a nice Largemouth bass at Presque Isle State Park Pond 2.
@ryanyunik reported a nice Rock bass.
@tim.greenwald reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@kalebbrunecz reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@denzeljohnson2062 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lampe Campground South Pier.

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