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Fishing in York Springs, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in York Springs

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Brown trout
Brown trout

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Brook trout

10 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Brown trout

Bullfrog Valley Park

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Rainbow trout

Millers Run

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Rainbow trout

Millers Run

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Walleye

Susquehanna River

14 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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Channel catfish

Conewago Creek (West)

23 in · 4 lb 8 oz

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Channel catfish

24 in · 5 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Susquehanna River

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About York Springs fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around York Springs, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,935 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,430 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,182 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in York Springs

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 6th, 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.

Micropterus nigricans

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40°00′33.5″N 77°06′57.2″W
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FAQ about York Springs fishing

Anglers in York Springs, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Pinchot Lake, Yellow Breeches Creek, Conewago Creek (West), Codorus Creek, and Lake Meade.
Most commonly caught species around York Springs, PA:
The latest York Springs, PA fishing reports are:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in York Springs, PA was a 12 ft / 1.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fisherdad370 at Pinchot Lake on July 2, 2015.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in York Springs, PA was a 12 ft / 0.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @calebreddy at Susquehanna River on September 7, 2015.
The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in York Springs, PA was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @mihaiveres86 at Yellow Breeches Creek on April 24, 2016.

Other cities near York Springs

Lake Meade

4.3 miles away

Heidlersburg

4.7 miles away

Idaville

4.7 miles away

Franklintown

6.5 miles away

Bendersville

7.3 miles away

Biglerville

8.8 miles away

East Berlin

8.8 miles away

Table Rock

8.8 miles away

South Middleton

8.9 miles away

Hunterstown

9.0 miles away

Wellsville

9.7 miles away

New Oxford

10.6 miles away

Abbottstown

10.9 miles away

Arendtsville

11.4 miles away

Dover

13.0 miles away

Bonneauville

13.8 miles away

Upper Allen

13.8 miles away

Gettysburg

13.8 miles away

Carlisle

14.0 miles away

Lake Heritage

14.3 miles away

McKnightstown

14.7 miles away

Weigelstown

15.1 miles away

Cashtown

15.3 miles away

Hanover

15.3 miles away