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Big Run

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Pennsylvania, United States

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Brown trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

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General info

Big Run is a stream located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Rainbow trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°00′1.2″N 78°53′30.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Run, 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 Northern pike as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

No closed season.

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Regulations for

41°00′1.2″N 78°53′30.2″W
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Cities nearby

Big Run

2.2 miles away

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5.8 miles away

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6.5 miles away

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9.7 miles away

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Mahaffey

12.2 miles away

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13.0 miles away

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13.9 miles away

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14.8 miles away

Brookville

14.9 miles away

New Washington

15.8 miles away

Timblin

16.2 miles away

Smicksburg

17.1 miles away

Summerville

17.4 miles away

Brockway

17.8 miles away

Marion Center

17.8 miles away

Commodore

19.8 miles away

Dayton

20.0 miles away

Westover

20.7 miles away

Plumville

20.8 miles away

Emeigh

21.8 miles away

Glen Richey

21.9 miles away

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FAQ about Big Run fishing

the Big Run is a stream located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°00′1.2″N 78°53′30.2″W
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