Top fish species at Bates Run

Muskellunge
Muskellunge
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General info

Bates Run is a stream located in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Muskellunge.

Location

41°29′19.8″N 79°28′45″W
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Fishing regulations at Bates 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 Muskellunge as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Muskellunge

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

40"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

1
No closed season.

Esox masquinongy

Regulations for

41°29′19.8″N 79°28′45″W
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Union City

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FAQ about Bates Run fishing

the Bates Run is a stream located in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°29′19.8″N 79°28′45″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bates Run 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.
The most common species in the Bates Run are:
  • Muskellunge - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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