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West Branch Schuylkill River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Pennsylvania, United States

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West Branch Schuylkill River fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

21 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

21 in · 2 lb

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Brown trout

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Fallfish

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White sucker

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Brook trout

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General info

West Branch Schuylkill River is a stream located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

40°40′34.4″N 76°14′43.9″W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Schuylkill River, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50

Special gear

Aggregate

50
No closed season. No size limit.
Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

40°40′34.4″N 76°14′43.9″W
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the West Branch Schuylkill River is a stream located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°40′34.4″N 76°14′43.9″W
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