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Fishing in West Deer, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in West Deer

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

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Rainbow trout

Plum Creek

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Hornyhead chub

Plum Creek

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Rainbow trout

Slippery Rock Creek

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

Twin Lakes Number One Reservoir

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Brook trout

Twin Lakes Number One Reservoir

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Brown trout

Slippery Rock Creek

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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About West Deer fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around West Deer, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 12,229 catches for Largemouth bass, 8,283 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 5,048 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in West Deer

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 22nd, 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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Regulations for

40°38′6″N 79°52′9.5″W
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FAQ about West Deer fishing

Anglers in West Deer, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Ohio River (PA), Pine Creek, North Park Lake, and Chartiers Creek.
Most commonly caught species around West Deer, PA:
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