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Fishing in Washington, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Washington spots deliver

Top fish species in Washington

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Conococheague Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

17 in · 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

14 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

16 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Conodoguinet Creek

17 in · 4 lb

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Channel catfish

Potomac River

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Channel catfish

Potomac River

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Common carp

Monocacy River

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About Washington fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Washington, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,511 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,764 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 1,861 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Washington

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

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.

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39°44′57.8″N 77°33′28.8″W
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FAQ about Washington fishing

Anglers in Washington, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River, Conococheague Creek, Conewago Creek (West), Antietam Creek, and Lake Royer.
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1.3 miles away

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4.2 miles away

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4.4 miles away

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4.8 miles away

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5.0 miles away

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5.1 miles away

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5.1 miles away

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6.4 miles away

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6.5 miles away

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6.9 miles away

Cavetown

7.6 miles away

Chewsville

8.0 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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8.9 miles away

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8.9 miles away

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9.1 miles away

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9.1 miles away

Guilford

9.4 miles away

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9.4 miles away

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9.5 miles away

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