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Fishing regulations at Bear Creek, 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 23rd, 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 Bear Creek fishing
- Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ianlewis3704 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @jamesm3622 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @jamesm3622 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @hunterweaver2654 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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