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Fishing regulations at Shamokin Reservoir, PA
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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 May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
It is unlawful to take, kill or possess any fish from this lake. This lake is regulated year-round as catch and release for all fish species. This means fishing is permitted on a catch and release basis (no harvest). Once caught, all fish shall be immediately returned to the lake unharmed.
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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- Largemouth bass - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Cranedagod reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @Mitch_is_fishing reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @jaysethhargett reported a nice White bullhead.
- @jaysethhargett reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @jaysethhargett reported a nice Channel catfish.
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