🐟 What fish can you catch in Wilkes-Barre?

Most commonly caught species around Wilkes-Barre , PA : Largemouth bass - 11,308 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,038 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,153 reported catches Bluegill - 1,472 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,441 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wilkes-Barre fishing reports?

The latest Wilkes-Barre , PA fishing reports are: @matthew-feglia reported a nice Largemouth bass at Towamensing Lake . @nedrignoah reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River . @llojewski reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River . @EwankTheHogSnatcher reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lehigh River . @Jack-hogan40 reported a nice Brown trout at Lackawanna River . .

Fishing in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Wilkes-Barre , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Lehigh River , Harveys Lake , Frances Slocum Lake , Lackawanna River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Wilkes-Barre?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Wilkes-Barre

Latest Wilkes-Barre fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Towamensing Lake

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Brown trout

Lehigh River

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Brown trout

Lehigh River

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Rainbow trout

Lehigh River

13 in · 1 lb

Brown trout

Lackawanna River

20 in · 3 lb

Brook trout

Boulder Lake

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Rainbow trout

East Lake

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Yellow perch

Frances Slocum Lake

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Brook trout

Hickory Run

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Brook trout

Hickory Run

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Fishing regulations in Wilkes-Barre

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.

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FAQ about Wilkes-Barre fishing

Anglers in Wilkes-Barre, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Lehigh River, Harveys Lake, Frances Slocum Lake, and Lackawanna River.

Most commonly caught species around Wilkes-Barre, PA:

Largemouth bass - 11,308 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,038 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,153 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,472 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,441 reported catches

The latest Wilkes-Barre, PA fishing reports are:

@matthew-feglia reported a nice Largemouth bass at Towamensing Lake.
@nedrignoah reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River.
@llojewski reported a nice Brown trout at Lehigh River.
@EwankTheHogSnatcher reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lehigh River.
@Jack-hogan40 reported a nice Brown trout at Lackawanna River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Wilkes-Barre, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: