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Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Genesee Forks is a stream located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

41°49′28.9″N 77°42′24.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Genesee Forks, 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.

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13.5 miles away

Genesee

14.1 miles away

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16.3 miles away

Knoxville

16.7 miles away

Stannards

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Wellsboro

21.5 miles away

Elkland

23.2 miles away

Austin

23.6 miles away

Shinglehouse

26.7 miles away

Port Allegany

29.4 miles away

Richburg

29.4 miles away

Lawrenceville

31.9 miles away

Arnot

32.1 miles away

Mansfield

32.4 miles away

North Bend

33.0 miles away

Hyner

34.2 miles away

Blossburg

34.4 miles away

Emporium

34.9 miles away

Liberty

36.1 miles away

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36.6 miles away

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FAQ about Genesee Forks fishing

📍 Where is the Genesee Forks located?
the Genesee Forks is a stream located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°49′28.9″N 77°42′24.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Genesee Forks is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Genesee Forks by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Genesee Forks?
The most common species in the Genesee Forks are:
📢 What are the latest Genesee Forks fishing reports?
The latest Genesee Forks fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Genesee Forks right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Genesee Forks, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Walleye, and Saugeye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Genesee Forks?

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

In Pennsylvania, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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