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Skinner Creek

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Redear sunfish

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Pumpkinseed

14 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 3 lb

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General info

Skinner Creek is a stream located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Brook trout.

Location

41°47′55.4″N 78°20′47.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Skinner 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

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FAQ about Skinner Creek fishing

the Skinner Creek is a stream located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°47′55.4″N 78°20′47.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Skinner 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.
The most common species in the Skinner Creek are:
  • Largemouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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