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Creek chub

5 in · 1 oz

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Creek chub

4 in · 1 oz

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Creek chub

5 in · 2 oz

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Creek chub

6 in · 2 oz

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Common carp

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Common carp

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General info

McLaughlin Run is a stream located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub, Largemouth bass, and Common carp.

Location

40°20′54.6″N 80°05′3.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on McLaughlin Run?

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Fishing regulations at McLaughlin Run, PA

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 Creek chub as of April 28th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Creek chub

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50

Special gear

No closed season. No size limit. Daily limit = 50 baitfish (all species combined)

BAITFISH includes all forms of minnows; suckers, chubs, Fallfish, lampreys; Gizzard Shad 8-inches or less in total length; and all forms of darters, killifishes, and stonecats (except those listed as threatened or endangered species). Legally taken gamefish may be used as bait. It is unlawful to use or possess goldfish, comets, koi and Common Carp as baitfish while fishing.

chubs, minnows, suckers

Regulations for

40°20′54.6″N 80°05′3.7″W
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Cities nearby

Upper St. Clair

1.0 miles away

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2.6 miles away

Scott

2.7 miles away

Bethel Park

3.0 miles away

South Fayette

4.1 miles away

Rennerdale

4.6 miles away

Peters

5.2 miles away

South Park

5.8 miles away

South Park Township

5.8 miles away

Cecil

6.2 miles away

Baldwin

6.3 miles away

Finleyville

7.9 miles away

Canonsburg

7.9 miles away

McDonald

7.9 miles away

Robinson

8.0 miles away

McKees Rocks

8.4 miles away

Pittsburgh

8.5 miles away

Jefferson Hills

8.9 miles away

North Fayette

8.9 miles away

North Strabane

9.0 miles away

West Mifflin

9.3 miles away

Homestead

10.0 miles away

McGovern

10.8 miles away

Westland

11.0 miles away

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FAQ about McLaughlin Run fishing

the McLaughlin Run is a stream located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°20′54.6″N 80°05′3.7″W
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