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Fishing regulations at Yellow Creek Lake, PA
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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 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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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FAQ about Yellow Creek Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 131 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 107 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- @MariaSpada05 reported a nice Brook trout.
- @lneufer reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @MariaSpada05 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @MariaSpada05 reported a nice Bluegill.
- @MariaSpada05 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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