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Fishing in Pennsylvania

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About Pennsylvania fishing

Pennsylvania offers trout streams, bass lakes, and walleye and catfish rivers. Lake Erie adds steelhead and walleye opportunities, making it a well-rounded state for freshwater anglers.

Pennsylvania fishing license

Pennsylvania requires a fishing license for anglers 16+. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or from authorized vendors.

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Top fish species caught in Pennsylvania

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Biggest catches in Pennsylvania

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State records of caught fish in Pennsylvania

SpeciesWeightChannel catfish35.2 lbsBrown trout20.6 lbsRainbow trout15.4 lbsLargemouth bass11.2 lbsSmallmouth bass8.5 lbsBluegill2.6 lbs

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Walleye

Monongahela River

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Largemouth bass

Towamensing Lake

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Largemouth bass

Falls Township Lake

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Walleye

Ohio River (PA)

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White sucker

Little Conestoga Creek

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Brown trout

Susquehanna River

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Brown trout

Children's Lake

18 in · 2 lb

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Walleye

Allegheny River

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Rainbow trout

North Fork Pine Creek

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Rainbow trout

North Fork Pine Creek

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Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania fishing

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania, United States vary by location and species, covering size limits, bag limits, and open seasons. To stay up to date and avoid guesswork, use the for the latest rules on every fish and body of water.
Anglers in Pennsylvania, United States most often target Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass. For more detailed insights, the shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.
Popular waters in Pennsylvania, United States include Susquehanna River, Delaware River, and Allegheny River. With the , you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.