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Big Spring Creek

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Big Spring Creek is a stream located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, Rainbow trout, and Brown trout.

Location

40°09′31.2″N 77°24′24.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Spring Creek, 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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Cities nearby

Newville

0.8 miles away

Newburg

8.0 miles away

Shippensburg

9.8 miles away

Carlisle

11.1 miles away

North Middleton

11.7 miles away

Orrstown

12.7 miles away

South Middleton

12.9 miles away

Blain

13.5 miles away

Landisburg

13.8 miles away

Idaville

14.4 miles away

Bendersville

14.8 miles away

Greene

16.5 miles away

Arendtsville

17.2 miles away

Biglerville

17.9 miles away

East Waterford

18.0 miles away

York Springs

18.5 miles away

Cashtown

19.2 miles away

Silver Spring

19.5 miles away

Table Rock

19.8 miles away

Heidlersburg

20.0 miles away

McKnightstown

20.1 miles away

Chambersburg

20.5 miles away

Franklintown

20.7 miles away

Ickesburg

20.7 miles away

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FAQ about Big Spring Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Big Spring Creek located?
the Big Spring Creek is a stream located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°09′31.2″N 77°24′24.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Big Spring Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Big Spring Creek 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 Big Spring Creek?
The most common species in the Big Spring Creek are:
  • Brook trout - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Big Spring Creek fishing reports?
The latest Big Spring Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Big Spring Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Big Spring Creek, 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 Big Spring Creek?

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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